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Fraud 2008

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Award LevelCommended
InnovationDefending a client who had pleaded guilty to a serious offence and faced confiscation proceedings for alleged criminal benefit of £70 million.
Originality5
Rationale5
Impact5
Total15
DescriptionFirm put together a speedy, cross border case which involved video footage and extensive evidence to prove the client did not own the assets that were under threat of confiscation. Firm was successful in helping the client out to avoid a 10 year prison sentence.