FSA Bares its Teeth

There have been seven recent arrests (with a possible two others pending) as a result of a joint SOCA/FSA operation in connection with the biggest insider dealing scandal ever to hit the City. There are also reports that a further eleven individuals are to be charged in relation to arrests in 2008.

We have a top level fraud department staffed by lawyers who are also serious crime experts who have extensive experience of defending SOCA investigations; the ideal team for anyone with concerns in this area. The team is headed by Jeffrey Lewis, one of the few defence specialists who has worked in the City for years. Contact enquiries or Jeffrey Lewis.

Sentencing Council

Siobhain Egan has been appointed as a member of the newly launched Sentencing Council and will report to the council’s Chairman LJ Levenson.

Yet Another Magnificent Acquittal for Lewis Nedas

Jeffrey Lewis and Siobhain Egan represented three of nine defendants facing trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court regarding serious allegations of dishonesty.

As a result of our consistent and determined requests for disclosure and the Crown’s failure to adequately respond, the Crown Prosecution Service decided (halfway through our powerfully persuasive abuse argument) to drop these proceedings… some twenty months after our clients’ initial arrests. The Judge then entered not guilty verdicts on behalf of eight of the nine defendants and each of our clients.

Our clients were magnificently represented by the following barristers:

• Marguerite Russell of Garden Court Chambers;
• Jamie Carr of 4 Breams Buildings;
• Ed Fenner of 4 Breams Buildings;
• Anna Morris of Garden Court Chambers.

They were also ably assisted by their very hard working pupil, Harriet Short.

As a result of these proceedings, our clients, who had always strenuously denied any wrongdoing, lost their jobs, their business and have suffered ill health. The collapse of this case will now lead to calls by us for full enquiries by the Resident Judge at Snaresbrook and the DPP. Our clients will also issue civil proceedings against both the Metropolitan Police and the Crown Prosecution Service.

Stunning Acquittal

Jeffrey Lewis and Keith Wood represented the director of a company who had been indicted for a large and serious fraud. He was sucessfully acquitted after trial.

New Instruction on Murder Case

Jeffrey Lewis and Sam Corcoran represent an individual charged with a murder which occurred fifteen years ago.

The client was extradicted from Spain and awaits trial.

Another Drugs Conspiracy Success

A client who was facing an allegation of conspiracy to supply 80kgs of heroin had his case discontinued after representations were made.

Siobhain Egan dealt with this case.

Lewis Nedas to Attend UK-China Trade Mission

Lewis Nedas & Co are to attend a prestigious UK-China Trade Mission organised by the Law Society. The event, which takes place between 22 and 24 March 2010, spans three days in London and in Birmingham. We intend to build upon our existing Chinese client base and promote our services (i.e. property, business advice / dispute resolution, business immigration, and tax/VAT investigations) to private Chinese clients investing/working in the UK.

Major Prosecution Dropped by Judge

Chantelle Peters-Augustine represented an individual facing serious proceedings whose case was dropped by HHJ King because the CPS decided to serve many thousands of pages of evidence upon which they wanted to rely on the first day of trial, leaving the defence in an impossible position. The application to dismiss the case was superbly argued by James Onalaja of counsel (2 Pump Court).

Please see press report: http://lewisnedas.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/5ea9c7e8-4fb6-4acd-9a14-a5cf4796b938.pdf