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We are at the cutting edge of white collar and criminal defense cases, having been involved in many of the most significant cases over the past 20 years. Our experience in this field is second to none. Covering:
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Our criminal lawyers are highly sophisticated, astute and supportive. We are particularly well known for our skill in providing strategic advice and for our ability to keep high profile cases out of the public eye.
- International Crime and Extradition
- Corporate Manslaughter and Health & Safety
- Investigations
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Our criminal lawyers are highly sophisticated, astute and supportive. We are particularly well known for our skill in providing strategic advice and for our ability to keep high profile cases out of the public eye.
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Our experienced lawyers provide strategic and pragmatic advice in complex business crime cases and situations.
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Our team of expert lawyers has an impressive track record of successfully defending both individuals and institutions facing regulatory misconduct, disciplinary breach and criminal investigations conducted by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
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Testimonials
“Everyone in the team was exceptional and I could not have asked for a better service. They had a comprehensive and thorough understanding of all aspects of my case.”
“They are the real deal, with real in-depth backgrounds in criminal law, with an embedded culture of teamwork.”
“Ali Balik is the firm I would go to if I was in trouble. They really are the best and the service they offer to their clients is simply unparalleled.”
Tips & News
Some of the most difficult cases the legal system has to deal with span both the criminal and family courts, often at the same time. From a practitioner’s perspective understanding how the criminal and family regimes operate and overlap is essential in order to help clients navigate their way through these legally complex and emotive cases.
Following a lengthy period of research and consultation, the Law Commission (‘the Commission’) has published its final report and recommendations for the reform of Part 2 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: the post-conviction confiscation regime (‘the report’).
Recent case law on double jeopardy as a defence against extradition.
In late October the FCA launched a consultation on CP22/20 a range of new rules that will enhance its regulatory toolkit for dealing with ESG issues.
A damning report published by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has found police forces to be “overwhelmed and ineffective” in relation to digital forensics. The HMICFRS found that there were more than 25,000 devices waiting to be examined – and this is without taking into account all the devices already in the system.
Some sexual offences may attract additional repercussions, beyond the immediate sentence imposed by the court. Following a conviction, the court may be required to impose notification requirements or ancillary orders in addition to a sentence. Examples of ancillary orders include; sexual harm prevention orders (SHPOs), sexual risk orders (SROs), disqualification orders or parenting orders.
On 27 July 2022, the FCA published its long-awaited new Consumer Duty which will come into force from 31 July 2023. This will take the form of a new Principle 12 supported by various cross-cutting rules.
Published on 22 September, the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill is the second significant legislative development of this type in 2022 (following the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022, which was speedily enacted following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine).
The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 ‘the Act’ has correctly attracted much criticism since it was introduced as a Bill to the House of Commons in the March of 2021. There are numerous and alarming issues raised for civil liberties raised by this legislation which are beyond the scope of this post (see here for further commentary). Nonetheless, there is one aspect of the Act (which received Royal Assent on 28 April 2022) that can be welcomed: the expansion of the scheme for disregarding convictions or cautions received for historical consensual same-sex sexual activity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You should expect that your criminal defense attorney have the knowledge of the law and experience defending the type of charges you are facing as well as experience in the court where the charges were filed, and that he/she is a skilled litigator and negotiator.
Generally a person who has been arrested is brought to the police station where he/she is “booked”. This means the police will take personal, historical and biographical information. The police will use this information to determine if the individual has any warrants or a criminal history in order to evaluate whether or not he/she can be released from custody and whether the payment of a bail/bond is required.
No, the constitution, as well as the Federal and State laws, do not require an individual who has been arrested to speak to the authorities, with the exception of providing basic information about one’s identity. The decision of whether or not to speak to the police is a very important one and it should be evaluated with your attorney as soon as possible.
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