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Successful outcome for our clients who were made subject to Account Freezing Orders following applications made by the Metropolitan Police
21.05.23Mark Bowen and Vivien Cochrane acted for three clients and their companies whose company and personal accounts were made subject to freezing orders (AFO) following applications by the Metropolitan Police under 303Z1 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002(POCA). An AFO is an order that prohibits the holder of a bank account from making any withdrawals […]
No further action taken against client in multi million pound stolen goods and money laundering investigation
09.06.22Our client, a company director and respected watch dealer, was arrested as part a Metropolitan Police specialist investigation into the handling and sale of alleged stolen high value watches and money laundering. The investigation lasted 18 months whilst multiple enquiries were carried out in Europe, the Middle East and Hong Kong. Our client, who during […]
Acquittal for client accused of financing £30million cocaine importation
05.06.22Following a six week trial at Guildford Crown Court our client was acquitted of involvement in a £30m conspiracy to import Cocaine. In May 2019, as part of Operation Wallace, Spanish police seized a consignment of 1 tonne of Colombian cocaine with an estimate value of £30 million. It was destined for the UK. The defendant […]
Applications invited for position of Practice Manager with Shearman Bowen and Co
21.05.22Shearman Bowen and Co is expanding and invites applications for the position of practice manager to deal with the general day to day administration for the firm and to assist in the implementation of policies and new procedures to ensure the smooth running of the practice. The firm has been an established for over 20 […]
Prosecution Offer No Evidence in Money Laundering Case after Successful Representations at Cambridge Crown Court
10.12.21Arlene Mansoor, Partner, assisted by Toby Manhire, has successfully defended our client accused of money laundering. Our client was accused of having received property that represented the proceeds of crime, in the form of designer goods and large sums of money, seized during two separate raids at their home address. Our client denied the offences. […]
Successful Acquittal for client accused of importation of class A drugs after trial at Central Criminal Court
14.11.21Arlene Mansoor, Partner, has successfully defended our client, an Instagram model & influencer, accused of drugs importation at Isleworth Crown Court. The matter was transferred to the Central Criminal Court sitting at the Nightingale Court at Aldersgate House. Our client was accused of having imported Class A drugs to their home in London from Los […]
Successful application to dismiss case on behalf of client at Basildon Crown Court
28.10.21Shearman Bowen made a successful application to dismiss on behalf of our client at Basildon Crown Court in front of Resident Judge, HHJ Leigh. Our client was accused of making a false statement to procure the burning of human remains, contrary to section 8 of the Cremation Act 1902. It was alleged that our client […]
Chambers and Partners rankings 2022: The firm and our lawyers ranked highly again in this year’s list
28.10.21Shearman Bowen and its lawyers have been highly ranked again in this year’s edition of chambers and partners. The firm has been highly ranked in three categories: financial crime – individuals, general crime and POCA and asset forfeiture. Senior partner Mark Bowen received the following comments: Mark has a stellar reputation within the industry and […]