BSB Solicitors New Central London Office

BSB Solicitors have moved We are pleased to share that we are now practising from our new address on Gower Street. With easy access to mainline stations, London underground and Bus routes the office provides comfortable conference facilities to discuss clients cases in confidence. We do not operate from a serviced office or advertise using a postal service address. Our telephone details … Continued

BSB fights against Extradition to United Arab Emirates

Michael Halliday, fears disproportionate punishment and treatment on grounds of his sexuality if he is extradited to UAE BSB client succesfully fights extraditon to dubai  Jonathan Black instructed Ben Cooper of Doughty St Chambers Extradition Solicitors

We are moving offices

As from 18th November we are moving to new offices nearby on Grays Inn Road WC1X 8DP, we will be occupying the third floor of the NUJ building at Headland House.

Case thrown out

BSB Client successfully defended charges brought against her Paul Butcher and Tim Moloney QC together acted for Dr Zhu who was accused of assault. The Daily Mail reported how the Court  found the complainant’s evidence ‘unreliable’

Court of Appeal victory

We are pleased to report a Court of Appeal victory. Alured Darlington, partner, together with instructed counsel, Abigail Bright of Doughty Street Chambers, wins reduction of sentence in the Court of Appeal: 5-year custodial term reduced to 4 years for importation of cocaine, before Leveson L.J., Nichol, J., and the Recorder of Nottingham. Representation Order … Continued

ASBO finally lifted

Jon Black successfully applied to lift an ASBO on behalf of one of our clients Jonathan Black successfully persuaded the court to lift an ASBO that had been placed upon a client for an indefinite period seven years ago. History Jonathan and the same client had previously made history in 2006 when he represented him … Continued

Bit rich?

The Standard published a piece attacking ‘rich criminals’ Lord Ken MacDonald QC writing in the Evening Standard yesterday used the term rich criminals as if he were writing a column for the populist press. Most of the legal community would agree that frozen assets should be released more easily to fund the legal proceedings. But … Continued

Court of Appeal mules decision reported

The Court of Appeal rejection of Alured Darlington’s drug mules case has been reported Despite his tenacious efforts, the Court of Appeal rejected Alured’s appeal on behalf of drugs mules sentenced prior to the Sentencing Guidelines Council publication of new guidelines. Their decision describes Alured as being on a ‘mission’ which is certainly true, and although the … Continued

Client pleads to large scale fraud

One of Mark Studdert’s clients admitted a large scale fraud at Harrow Crown Court As has been reported in the press, one of our clients pleaded guilty to a large scale fraud recently. Fraud Solicitors

Recent case reports in cases James Skelsey has been involved in

Jim has had some recent case successes which are summarised here. FAMILY AFFAIR Jonathan Black and James Skelsey acting as Solicitor/Advocates represented a mother/father and son charged with money laundering, possession with intent to supply controlled drugs and possession of a CS gas canister after cash and drugs were found at their home address. Not guilty pleas … Continued