Author: Mark Bowen

Below is a link to an article in the recent edition of Criminal Law week where senior partner Mark Bowen has commented on the recent case of  R.(Kombou)  v  Wood Green Crown Court [2020] EWHC 1529 (Admin). In this case the defendant had unsuccessfully applied to vacate his guilty plea to an offence of failing to […]

Our associate solicitor Arlene Mansoor was privately  instructed by our professional client who had been arrested following a rape allegation that had been made against him. The allegation was vehemently denied by our client who always stated that the contact between him and the complainant had been consensual. Following further investigation by the firm further witness evidence […]

The firm was instructed on behalf its professional client, a solicitor, who was being investigated by the DWP for widespread benefit fraud dating back to 2008. It was alleged that our client had made multiple claims in different names for various state benefits over a 10 year period.  The  matter involved a detailed analysis of […]

Following lengthy negotiations with the SFO on behalf of our client, Osman Shahenshah, a confiscation order was agreed between the parties bringing or client’s confiscation proceedings to a conclusion. The firm was instructed by our client at the confiscation stage of the proceedings following Mr Shahenshah’s conviction for fraud in October 2018. The confiscation case […]

Shearman Bowen and co have been highly ranked  by Chambers and partners  once more in the niche area of white collar defence. The rankings recognise the  work, experience and expertise of the firm and its lawyers. The directory describes describe the team as “excellent” and “highly experienced.” Mark Bowen comes recommended for his expertise in fraud and bribery […]

Shearman Bowen and Co are instructed on behalf of one of the  defendants charged with bribery in the “football for sale” trial  currently ongoing at Southwark Crown Court. The allegations have arisen following an undercover investigation conducted by reporters from the Daily Telegraph in 2016. The trial is scheduled to last 8 weeks.  Graham Trembath QC […]

Mark Bowen and Rebecca Cooke represented our client who was acquitted of fraud allegations this week at Southwark Crown Court. It was alleged that our client was involved in defrauding investors in a diamond and carbon credit investment scheme, allegations which he strongly denied. Counsel instructed were Gordon Ross and William Glover of 3 Temple […]