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James Skelsey acted for a client recently acquitted and who faced allegations of riot following last summer disturbances. ALLEGED RIOTER ACQUITTED The client charged with five other defendants with an offence of violent disorder arising from the summer riots in the summer of 2010 has been acquitted.  The Crown’s case was that the police saw … Continued

By all means put out the finest china but don’t send the children upstairs before the guests arrive. London is on show this summer, like it has never been before, and The Capital wants the world to see it at its very best. On the eve of Euro 96 an operation was launched to bring … Continued

The Supreme Court has recently handed down judgement in a case where we tried to challenge the basis upon which the Court approaches the calculation of jointly accused defendant’s benefit figures. The court decided that when dealing with co-defendants under a joint enterprise who are made the subject of a confiscation order under POCA, the … Continued

Paul Butcher gave a lecture on Cash Seizure to LCCSA members, together with Adrian Eissa of 25 Bedford Row, who spoke on Civil Recovery Paul and Adrian gave what was regarded as an enthralling lecture on Cash Seizure and Civil Recovery to LCCSA members recently! Adrian, who is the co-author of the practitioners guide ‘Confiscation … Continued

For the 4th year running BSB are proud to have been acknowledged in Chambers As a result of peer reviews and recommendations bsb solicitors are once again ranked in the leading Guide to the legal profession, Chambers. Paul Butcher is recognised as a leading lawyer in Fraud, and the firm is pleased to growing from strength to strength … Continued

After a lengthy process, where our client faced the prospect of an ASBO being imposed, we were able to avoid what would have been a harsh outcome.  James Skelsey successfully resisted an ASBO application being brought by a Local Authority to exclude the Respondent from the area where they had lived all their lives. He … Continued

Our client was facing the propect of a court hearing after he was found to have not declared capital in his bank account. Avril Stone secured an Administrative Penalty for our client, thereby avoiding a conviction, after he admitted he had failed to declare monies to the Council whilst claiming Benefit. As a result of … Continued

Our client was facing the prospect of a lengthy custodial term, but the Court agreed to follow an exceptional course. Solicitor Advocate James Skelsey represented a woman in her forties who was seen street dealing by the police and subsequently found to be in possession of 52 bags of cocaine, 48 bags of cannabis, over … Continued

The proposal to ensure only those with sufficient experience appear in the Higher Courts was challenged At a recent meeting organized by Jon Black and others at SAHCA, LCCSA and CLSA, Sam Stein QC attended to attempt to answer concerns held by Solicitor Advocates The consensus from those present was that the QASA scheme due to be … Continued

Following his suspension by the Football Association for serious allegations, an FA Coach was cleared of all allegations of wrongdoing. Jon Black  handled the FA inquiry and appeal with great care, sensitivity and tact, and due to his tenacity, our client has been told the suspension imposed by the FA will be lifted. Jon was able … Continued

Following a week-long trial, our client was cleared of serious allegations of sexual assault. Manjit, and Michael Magarian QC of Tooks Chambers represented our client at trial at Reading Crown Court. He faced allegations of serious historic sexual assault, and Manjit and Michael worked hard to secure his acquittal. Jim Skelsey had prepared the case, and the relief … Continued