Our Track Record

Holborn Adams' Lawyers are continually engaged in a range of cases on behalf of our Clients, with a proven track record supporting a wealth of individuals to achieve results.

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Possession of Indecent Images

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v Y 03/2023
Indecent images of children
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Historical Sexual Offence

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v S 03/2023
Allegation of historical rape
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Voyeurism

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v Q 03/2023
Pre Charge
Voyeurism
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Sexual Offence

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v H 03/2023
Sexual activity with a child
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Aggravated Assault

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v C 03/2023
assault
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Grooming

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v D 03/2023
Grooming
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Sexual Offence

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v E 03/2023
allegation of sexual assault on a child
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Aggravated Assault

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v R 03/2023
Pre Charge
Allegations included : Attempted Rape, attempted to have sex without consent, Common Assault, Controlling and coercive behaviour.
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Aggravated Assault

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v I 03/2023
Pre Charge
Allegations of Rape common assault, coercive and controlling behaviour and harassment
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Aggravated Assault

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v L 03/2023
Pre Charge
threats to kill and inflicting injury causing Grievous Bodily Harm
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Criminal Damage and Aggrevated Assault

CROWN DISCONTINUED THE CASE AFTER A CAUTION WAS ADMINISTERED.
R v H 03/2023
Pre Charge
allegation of criminal damage and assault on 14 year old son
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Indecent Exposure

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v S 03/2023
Pre Charge
Exposing oneself to cause distress or harm to other
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Criminal Damage

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v U 03/2023
Pre Charge
Allegation of criminal damage
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Historical Sexual Offence

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v Q 03/2023
Pre Charge
Allegation of historical rape
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Sexual Offence

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v T 03/2023
Pre Charge
Allegation of rape
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Sexual Offence

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v W 03/2023
Pre Charge
Allegation of sexual assault on a child
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Sexual Offence

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v T 03/2023
Pre Charge
Allegation of sexual communication with a child
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Allegation of harassment

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v N 03/2023
Pre Charge
Allegation of harassment
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Historic Rape

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v X 03/2023
Pre Charge
Allegation of rape historic sexual assault
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Rape x2

JURY RETURNED VERDICT OF NOT GUILTY
R v U 03/2023
Pre Charge
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Fraud

JURY RETURNED VERDICT OF NOT GUILTY
R v X 03/2023
Pre Charge
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Rape

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v F 03/2023
Pre Charge
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Historic Rape

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v N 03/2023
Pre Charge
Historical rape allegation
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PWIS class A drugs - S20 GBH

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v U 03/2023
Pre Charge
caused his former partner a cut on her arm requiring 20+stitches – she said he dragged her across concrete, smashed her head on the ground multiple times, stomped on her head and the threw her into the shower to clean the blood off before driving her to the hospital.
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Sexual Assault

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v K 03/2023
Pre Charge
Alleged by younger brother that she sexually assaulted and groomed him many years ago.
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Historic Rape

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v Y 03/2023
Pre Charge
Former friend alleged that he roughed her up before forcing her to have sex with him. The defence retrieved medical evidence and pointed towards his lack of strength at the time due to stage 3 Cancer.
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Perverting the Course of Justice

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v T 03/2023
Pre Charge
Private school teacher who had allegedly made 40+ calls to a victim of her former partner’s. Prosecutors say it was to persuade her against giving evidence on court that day.
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Rape, assault, controlling/coercive behaviour

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v S 03/2023
Pre Charge
In a relationship with tenant who made various allegations against him when he asked her and her daughter to move out.
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Grooming X2 Individuals

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v N 03/2023
Pre Charge
client sent monies to young individuals, prosecutors said for sexual gain. Complainant’s mothers knew of the monetary gain they were making and did nothing about it.
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Controlling/coercive behaviour - Sexual Assault

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v G 03/2023
Pre Charge
ex girlfriend alleged he had controlled her, and assaulted her whilst she was underage.
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Rape Allegation

Acquitted
R v CG 03/2023
We were instructed, along with the leading female KC in the country, Sallie Bennett-Jenkins KC, to represent a young client before the Crown Court for trial, in relation to very serious sexual offences. The defence advanced was that of reasonable belief as to the age of the victims at the material time; in that they … Continued
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Sexual Offence

No further Action.
R v W 01/2023
Pre Charge
Client was arrested for a historical sexual assault on his step daughter. Following pre-charge representations, no further action was taken.
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Sexual Offence

Acquitted x2
R v G 01/2023
Client is an international student who was charged with rape after allegations being made by two sperate complainants. The case proceeded to a two week trial. Following trial, the jury returned a verdict in relation to one of the allegations and were undecided in relation to the other thus resulting in a hung jury. The … Continued
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Aggravated Assault

Acquitted
R V J 01/2023
Client was arrested for assaulting a police officer. Whilst on bail and awaiting trial before the Crown Court, client was arrested again for another offence of the same nature. After a four day trial, the Jury retired to consider their verdict. They were unable to reach a unanimous decision which resulted in a majority direction … Continued
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Sexual Offence

No further Action.
R v S 01/2023
Client was arrested after an allegation that he placed his mobile phone in record mode underneath a cubicle in a family changing room. Following a defence bundle being complied, pre-charge representations were submitted which resulted in no further action has been taken in this matter.
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Discontinued.
R v S
Client was arrested and charged for failing to comply with DIP testing. He instructed Holborn Adams post charge to represent him when he appeared before the Magistrates’ Court. HA made disclosure requests and threatened an abuse of process argument. Disclosure requests were not fulfilled and the matter was discontinued.
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Sexual Offence

No further Action.
R v B
Holborn Adams were instructed to represent client in relation to an allegation of assault by penetration on a child. The police sought further time to complete their investigation resulting in them making an application to extend bail. This application was opposed by HA. Arguments were put forward to the court thus finding in favour of … Continued
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Malicious Communications

No further Action.
R v K 01/2023
We were instructed to represent our client at the police station following his arrest for a serious allegation of Malicious Communications. This was halted at the investigation stage due to the representations made by our police station representative at the police station.
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Possession of Indecent Images

No further Action.
R v B
Youth arrested for possession of indecent images of children. Pre-Charge Representations were submitted and due to their comprehensive nature and instruction of medical experts, no further action was taken although the evidential threshold being passed.
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Criminal Damage

Significantly reduced sentence.
R v F 01/2023
Defendant prosecuted for Criminal Damage; Graffiti caused to buildings, including religious buildings and following successful mitigation at court Holborn Adams managed to secure a none custodial sentence.
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Domestic Violence

Acquitted after trial.
R v N 01/2023
Client charged and prosecuted for an allegation of domestic abuse. Following a trial in the Magistrates Court whereby our client was represented by Senior counsel, we successfully secured an acquittal and they remain a person of good character.
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Sexual Offence

No further action.
R v I 01/2023
Pre Charge
Investigated for an offence of assault which was successfully halted at the investigation stage without the need for written representations to be submitted.
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Aggravated Assault

No Further Action.
R v S 01/2023
Police investigation surrounding an assault on a young child. Police investigation and LADO investigation concluded and investigations stopped.
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Sexual Offence

No further action.
R v P 01/2023
We were instructed to represent a defendant regarding allegations of Controlling and Coercive Behaviour, Assault and an allegation of Rape. We successfully halted this at the police investigation stage without the need for it to be reviewed by the Crown Prosecution Service.
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Possession of Indecent Images

Significantly reduced sentence.
R v CH 01/2023
Defendant charged with a possession of indecent images of children, including the highest category A images. Successfully mitigated before the crown court that a suspended sentence should be imposed and not an immediate custodial sentence.
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Possession of Indecent Images

Significantly reduced sentence.
R v G 01/2023
We were instructed to represent a defendant charged with possession of indecent images of children and following successful mitigation we secured a non custodial sentence, when the offences had crossed the custody threshold and argued that the imposition of a Sexual harm Prevention Order is not necessary or proportionate in this case whereby it may … Continued
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Perverting the Course of Justice

No further action.
R v B 01/2023
Client arrested for a serious allegation of Perverting the Course of Justice. Following extensive Pre- charge Representations and instruction of medical experts by Holborn Adams, the Crown Prosecution Service made the decision to take no further action.
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Criminal Damage

Caution
R v L 01/2023
Client arrested for Criminal Damage. Following successful submissions to the Crown Prosecution Service and police, after a charging decision had been made, we persuaded them to allow our client to be re-interviewed which resulted in a caution being administered and the case before the Magistrates Court was discontinued.
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VAT Fraud

No further action
R v ZY 06/2021
Senior Partner, Adam Rasul successfully defended the largest VAT fraud recorded in UK history (£330,000,000). After extensive case preparation and a six-year investigation, the client was discharged from criminal proceedings and the matter was discontinued.
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Domestic Violence

No further action
R v TC 06/2021
Successfully represented a Doctor pre-charge in relation to an allegation of domestic violence. Representations made on behalf of the client resulted in no further action being taken and no General Medical Council intervention.
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Sexual Offence

No further action
R v DN 06/2021
Represented a client investigated for an alleged serious assault. After extensive pre-charge preparation, which entailed collating witness evidence and early representations, no further action was taken.
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Hate Crime

No further action
D v JS 06/2021
Successfully represented client on allegations of racial and threatening behaviour. Following pre-charge representations to the Reviewing Lawyer at the CPS and collating witness evidence, we persuaded the CPS that there was insufficient evidence to make a formal charge and no further action was taken.
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Hate Crime

No further action
S v EX 06/2021
Successfully represented client on allegations of racial and threatening behaviour. Following pre-charge representations to the Reviewing Lawyer at the CPS and collating witness evidence, we persuaded the CPS that there was insufficient evidence to make a formal charge and no further action was taken.
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Coercive Behaviour

No further action
R v L 06/2021
Pre Charge
Instructed to represent individual arrested in relation to coercive and controlling behaviour. Submitted pre-charge representations and due to the comprehensive nature of the representation, no further action was taken by the Crown Prosecution Service.
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Motoring Offence (DUI)

Significantly reduced sentence
R v K 06/2021
Represented professional individual in relation to a third drink driving offence and driving whilst disqualified. Holborn Adams successfully mitigated on the clients behalf, resulting in a stand alone suspended sentence order.
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Sexual Offence

No further action
R v O 06/2021
Instructed to represent a client in relation to an allegation of rape. Holborn Adams put forward pre-charge representations which resulted in no further action being taken by the Crown Prosecution Service.
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Parole

Early release from prison
R v B 06/2021
Successful representation at Parole Hearing, securing clients early release from custody.
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Hate Crime

No further action
Q v IL 06/2021
Successfully represented a high-net-worth client on allegations of racism and threats to kill. Following our early intervention, which included gathering key defence material, the client avoided police arrest and we persuaded the police and CPS not to make formal criminal charges. The client was able to retain his right to travel to the United States … Continued
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No further action
DWP v LB
Holborn Adams successfully defended a serious pension fraud investigation. The DWP/CPS accepted Holborn Adams’ pre-charge representations. The client avoided criminal prosecution and further investigation.
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Benefit Fraud

No further action
DWP v CR 06/2021
Represented a vulnerable adult in a DWP criminal fraud investigation. Following negotiations and pre-charge representations, we persuaded the DWP to discontinue the criminal investigation and not to press formal charges against the client.
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Fraud

No further action
N v ON 06/2021
Successfully represented a Senior Doctor pre-charge in respect of an alleged multi-million pound fraud against the NHS. After intense defence preparation and preparation of a full bundle of defence evidence, no further action was taken against the client. The client faced a joint regulatory and police prosecution, and both investigations were discontinued.
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VAT Fraud

No further action
HMRC v TC
A substantial and lengthy investigation into a multi-million pound VAT fraud case was discontinued against Holborn Adams’ client. Following years of investigation, the CPS and HMRC accepted Holborn Adams’ detailed pre-charge representations and discontinued their investigation. As a result, the client no longer faced criminal prosecution or Confiscation proceedings.
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Fraud and Money Laundering

Significantly reduce charges
HMRC v B and C 06/2021
An investigation that commenced in 2011 was brought to a successful conclusion by the Holborn Adams’ Serious Fraud Team. Extensive pre-charge representations at interview and powerful client statements resulted in an extensive list of charges being ‘dropped’ against our client by HMRC investigators. These included conspiracy to cheat the public revenue, conspiracy to undertake fraudulent … Continued
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Malpractice & Racial Discrimination

Ongoing
D v MET 06/2021
Retained to bring a Civil claim agianst the Metropolitan Police for various failings on their behalf, including malicious prosection and unlawful racial discrimination.
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Property returned to our Client
T v E 06/2021
Holborn Adams successfully worked on behalf of the client to secure the return of property considered as chatells under British Law.
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Legal and PR Management

Ongoing
Anonymous
Holborn Adams are instructed on a retained basis to manage all legal affairs and PR related issues for a high-profile former premier league footballer.
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Legal and PR Management

Ongoing
Anonymous
Retained to negotiate sporting contracts in relation to sponsorship deals and team contracts. Also involved in the management of all legal affairs and PR related issues
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Fraud

No further action
Anonymous
Retained to deal with an ongoing criminal investigation by the Serious Fraud Office, lasting over two years.
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Murder

Y v E 06/2021
Acted for the main defendant charged with Conspiracy to Murder. This involved extensive defence preparation of cell site analysis extending over 20,000 pages of evidence at the initial stages of the case.
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Illegal Substance Supply

On going
S v RH 06/2021
Acted for the main defendant in a conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, possession of firearms and human trafficking. Extensive surveillance evidence and hundreds of hours of audio product from probes placed in vehicles.
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Illegal Substance Supply

On going
B v ND
Instructed to act for the main defendant in a conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. Prosecution and investigation brought by the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA). Extensive preparation and review of hundreds of hours of covert surveillance and detailed disclosure applications to the Court.
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Illegal Substance Supply

T v DE & Others 06/2021
Represented a client charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and firearms offences.
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UAE v JU
Instructed to draft an advice on UK law in respect of the use of cannabis for the United Arab Emirates Courts. The advice was translated into Arabic and was presented to the UAE courts on behalf of an overseas client.
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Illegal Substance Supply

N v PX 06/2021
Represented the lead defendant on the largest commercial cannabis cultivation and supply conspiracy in UK History. Stock value estimated at £20,000,000 by the prosecution authorities.
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VAT Fraud

No further action
HMRC v KD 06/2021
Represented a client (pre-charge) facing alleged offences, including fraudulent evasion of VAT contrary to the VAT Act 1994, investigated by the HMRC Criminal Team. We obtained medical evidence and other defence evidence as part of a pre-charge representations package.
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Money Laundering

R v LC 06/2021
Acted for a client facing multi-million pound money laundering allegations. This prosecution arose from a previous case (‘Operation Shoot’) into this case known as ‘Operation Echogramme’. The case involved analysis of evidence from conveyance material stemming over tens of thousands of pages.
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Fraud

No further action
R v GY & UH 06/2021
Successfully defended clients charged with conspiracy to defraud to the value of £25,000.000. This case involved over 10 months of full-time preparation to test the allegations presented by HMRC.
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Money Laundering

Acquitted
S v EB 06/2021
Successfully defended a client charged with multi-million pound money laundering. This case involved criminal proceeds that had allegedly been transferred from Latvian bank accounts into UK-based companies. Due to the level of the client’s business activity, all aspects of his lifestyle were financially interrogated.
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Fraud

Acquitted
R v ND 06/2021
Acted for a Chartered Accountant charged with false accounting. After intense defence preparation with the assistance of expert forensic accountants, the client was acquitted after trial. The defence successfully exposed that the Inland Revenue staff were dishonestly taking bribes to process claims.
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Mortgage Fraud

Significantly reduced sentence
A v D 03/2023
Represented a husband and wife investigated for mortgage fraud. Forensic defence preparation led to lesser charges being brought against by both clients and a non-custodial sentence.
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Fraud

U v V 06/2021
Acted for the main defendant in a prosecution investigated by Trading Standards. The client was charged with 400 separate offences which involved thousands of pages of evidence on behalf of Nike, Adidas, Hugo Boss and other high-profile clothing brands.
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Fraud

On going
S v L 06/2021
Acted for a client charged with Copyright Fraud – prosecution by F.A.C.T (Federation Against Copyright Theft). The preparation for this matter involved taking instructions on over 4.2 million pages of evidence with a large defence team. One of the largest private prosecutions ever undertaken.
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Fraud

SFO Concluded Investigation
S v BD 06/2021
Acted for a Director investigated for fraud related offences involving a Professional Football Club. A case brought by the Football Association (FA) from events dating back to March 2001. The SFO took over the investigation, leading to 19 charges including false accounting, furnishing false information and theft.
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Fraud

Prosecuted by NHS Counter Fraud Team
W v YU 06/2021
Acted for a Senior Dentist charged with false accounting. The proceedings attracted wide media attention and was prosecuted by the NHS Counter Fraud Team.
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Money Laundering

On going
Q v J 06/2021
Acted for a Company Director facing serious money laundering allegations in relation to alleged criminal property. A multi-handed conspiracy at an alleged value of £4.2 million.
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Corruption and fraud

Significantly reduced sentence
A v LD 03/2023
14 handed corruption and fraud case involving Trafford City Council in Manchester. One of the largest ever investigations into alleged fraud by Senior Council employees. Client received a suspended sentence and walked free after an investigation that lasted 8 years.
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Money Laundering

No further action
E v YG 06/2021
Successfully defended a businessman against a European Arrest Warrant (EAW). The client was alleged to be a significant figure in a money laundering conspiracy in the Netherlands. The case outlined procedural errors in the EAW and continuous defence preparation revealed significant flaws in the investigation.
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VAT Fraud and Money Laundering

Outcome
K v MJ 12/2022
(‘Operation Euripus trial 5’) – represented a former Times Rich List client accused of money laundering from the proceeds of multi-million VAT fraud. The case involved prosecution and defence enquiries in Spain, Gibraltar, Dubai, Hong Kong, China and the Caribbean.
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Perverting the Course of Justice

No further action
R v N 06/2021
Following the submission of pre-charge representations to the police after the client was accused of perverting the course of justice, the client was granted a no further action. This no further action was appealed, and the client was then investigated for an accusation of perjury. After repeated liaison and pressure upon the officer in case … Continued
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Aggravated Assault

No further action
R v M 06/2021
The client was accused of torture and battery abroad. The client and the alleged victim were citizens of the United Kingdom. While criminal proceedings against our client took place abroad, we drafted a crisis management bundle for the client consisting of a chronological statement, full binders of complex evidential material and an index referring to … Continued
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Motoring Offence (DUI)

Significantly reduced sentence
R v B 06/2021
The client was charged with a motoring offence involving alcohol and speeding. After a close inspection of the case, we advanced mitigation alongside Counsel in reference to strong medical and psychiatric evidence. This secured the client a favourable sentence in which the aggravating elements of the offence were set aside, with the client subject to … Continued
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Police Malpractice

Removal of Caution and Settlement
R v K 06/2021
We provided advanced written representations challenging the process by which a client was awarded a simple caution by West Mercia Police. We identified that the officers in the case had bartered with the client in his police interview while he was experiencing suicidality and a severe depressive episode. The officers informed the client they would … Continued
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Perverting the Course of Justice

Client released
R v ZH 06/2021
Following representation at the police station, the client was accused of perverting the course of justice. The evidence relied upon by the police was rightfully identified as circumstantial. Client was later released under investigation.
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Murder

Acquitted
R v A 06/2021
Client accused of murdering his former girlfriend. We formed a Defence team that secured the acquittal of the client with specialist Counsel.
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Murder and Sexual Offence

Acquitted of rape
R v L 06/2021
Client attempted murder and accused of raping his wife following the incident. We formed part of Defence team alongside Counsel.
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Hate Crime

Successfully brought action against prison staff
N v HMP 06/2021
We formed part of legal team who successfully brought action against a British prison on behalf of client following injury and discrimination they faced. The client was an elderly Jewish prisoner who was discriminated against for wearing his kippa in canteen areas, who was denied Kosher meals, regularly facing anti-Semitic abuse from prison staff and … Continued
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Unlawful detention

Claim Settled
AH v SSHD 10/2022
Claim settled with the Government Legal Department for the unlawful detention of a client who, if deported to their country of origin, would have had an extreme risk to their life as a transgender individual. The client had gained a recognised status in the United Kingdom, making the extent of their detention unlawful and their … Continued
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VAT and Income Tax Fraud

Ongoing
HMRC v LM 06/2021
Retained to defend a client with allegations of VAT and income tax fraud. We have prepared written submissions to the CPS to the effect that criminal charges would not be in the public interest.
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Fraud and Human Trafficking

Ongoing
S v HO & Others 06/2021
Holborn Adams is retained by two clients in a vast cross-border human trafficking and a multi-million pound fraud investigation by both UK and Polish authorities. Our Senior Partner, Adam Rasul travelled to Poland to liaise with the clients’ Polish lawyers as part of a coordinated legal response. Written representations have been submitted to the CPS … Continued
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Illegal Substance Trafficking

Ongoing
United States v EL 06/2021
Holborn Adams is retained to assist and advise on an international drug trafficking investigation conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Our Senior Partner, Adam Rasul, travelled to Washington DC and Virginia to represent the interests of a British Citizen implicated in a large-scale drug trafficking conspiracy. Adam is working jointly with United States … Continued
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Police Malpractice

Ongoing
KH 06/2021
Retained to make enquiries into the police handling and conduct of an historic incident.
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Illegal Substance Supply

Ongoing
Q v I 06/2021
Instructed in relation to an appeal against sentence and Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 confiscation order in relation to conspiracy to supply Class A and Class B drugs to the value of £5,000,000.
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Murder

Ongoing
W v LA 06/2021
Retained to advise on an appeal against conviction for murder (‘Joint enterprise’) where we did not act at trial. This involves detailed review of ‘what went wrong’ in the trial and investigating evidence and legal errors that may be used to overturn the conviction
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Illegal Substance Supply

On going
S v KE 06/2021
Represented a client in a wave of Operations by Greater Manchester Police of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. This case involved consideration of a voluminous amount of telephone evidence and a large investigation across the North West.
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Murder

No further action
R v NP 06/2021
Acted for a client cleared of attempted murder in the course of a ‘drive-by shooting’ in Birmingham following a successful submission of no case to answer.
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Sexual Offence

Ongoing
S v KA 06/2021
Acted for a Czech national facing multiple rape charges and false imprisonment. A case that involved Czech translators and hundreds of hours of defence preparation.
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Corruption and Perjury

Not guilty
U v I 06/2021
Assisted in the preparation and defence on a 14 handed corruption and perjury case, surrounding the notorious prosecution of the ‘Cardiff 3’ for the murder of Lynette White. This was the largest ever case of police corruption in legal history. The £30,000,000 prosecution ended in the collapse of the case and not guilty verdicts.
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Illegal Substance Trafficking

Claim settled
I v BI 06/2021
Represented a client charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. This case was a multi-million pound international drug trafficking and confiscation case. Investigated by the SOCA and involved international jurisdictions and surveillance.
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Legal and PR Management

Ongoing
Anonymous
Holborn Adams are instructed on a retained basis to manage all legal affairs and PR related issues for a high-profile former premier league footballer.
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Legal and PR Management

Ongoing
Anonymous
Retained to negotiate sporting contracts in relation to sponsorship deals and team contracts. Also involved in the management of all legal affairs and PR related issues
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Fraud

No further action
Anonymous
Retained to deal with an ongoing criminal investigation by the Serious Fraud Office, lasting over two years.
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VAT Fraud and Money Laundering

Outcome
K v MJ 12/2022
(‘Operation Euripus trial 5’) – represented a former Times Rich List client accused of money laundering from the proceeds of multi-million VAT fraud. The case involved prosecution and defence enquiries in Spain, Gibraltar, Dubai, Hong Kong, China and the Caribbean.
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Malpractice & Racial Discrimination

Ongoing
D v MET 06/2021
Retained to bring a Civil claim agianst the Metropolitan Police for various failings on their behalf, including malicious prosection and unlawful racial discrimination.
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Property returned to our Client
T v E 06/2021
Holborn Adams successfully worked on behalf of the client to secure the return of property considered as chatells under British Law.
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Legal and PR Management

Ongoing
Anonymous
Holborn Adams are instructed on a retained basis to manage all legal affairs and PR related issues for a high-profile former premier league footballer.
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Legal and PR Management

Ongoing
Anonymous
Retained to negotiate sporting contracts in relation to sponsorship deals and team contracts. Also involved in the management of all legal affairs and PR related issues
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Hate Crime

Successfully brought action against prison staff
N v HMP 06/2021
We formed part of legal team who successfully brought action against a British prison on behalf of client following injury and discrimination they faced. The client was an elderly Jewish prisoner who was discriminated against for wearing his kippa in canteen areas, who was denied Kosher meals, regularly facing anti-Semitic abuse from prison staff and … Continued
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Unlawful detention

Claim Settled
AH v SSHD 10/2022
Claim settled with the Government Legal Department for the unlawful detention of a client who, if deported to their country of origin, would have had an extreme risk to their life as a transgender individual. The client had gained a recognised status in the United Kingdom, making the extent of their detention unlawful and their … Continued
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Possession of Indecent Images

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v Y 03/2023
Indecent images of children
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Historical Sexual Offence

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v S 03/2023
Allegation of historical rape
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Voyeurism

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v Q 03/2023
Pre Charge
Voyeurism
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Sexual Offence

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v H 03/2023
Sexual activity with a child
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Aggravated Assault

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v C 03/2023
assault
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Grooming

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v D 03/2023
Grooming
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Sexual Offence

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v E 03/2023
allegation of sexual assault on a child
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Aggravated Assault

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v R 03/2023
Pre Charge
Allegations included : Attempted Rape, attempted to have sex without consent, Common Assault, Controlling and coercive behaviour.
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Aggravated Assault

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v I 03/2023
Pre Charge
Allegations of Rape common assault, coercive and controlling behaviour and harassment
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Aggravated Assault

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v L 03/2023
Pre Charge
threats to kill and inflicting injury causing Grievous Bodily Harm
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Criminal Damage and Aggrevated Assault

CROWN DISCONTINUED THE CASE AFTER A CAUTION WAS ADMINISTERED.
R v H 03/2023
Pre Charge
allegation of criminal damage and assault on 14 year old son
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Indecent Exposure

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v S 03/2023
Pre Charge
Exposing oneself to cause distress or harm to other
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Criminal Damage

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v U 03/2023
Pre Charge
Allegation of criminal damage
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Historic Rape

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v N 03/2023
Pre Charge
Historical rape allegation
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PWIS class A drugs - S20 GBH

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v U 03/2023
Pre Charge
caused his former partner a cut on her arm requiring 20+stitches – she said he dragged her across concrete, smashed her head on the ground multiple times, stomped on her head and the threw her into the shower to clean the blood off before driving her to the hospital.
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Perverting the Course of Justice

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v T 03/2023
Pre Charge
Private school teacher who had allegedly made 40+ calls to a victim of her former partner’s. Prosecutors say it was to persuade her against giving evidence on court that day.
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Rape, assault, controlling/coercive behaviour

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v S 03/2023
Pre Charge
In a relationship with tenant who made various allegations against him when he asked her and her daughter to move out.
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Grooming X2 Individuals

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v N 03/2023
Pre Charge
client sent monies to young individuals, prosecutors said for sexual gain. Complainant’s mothers knew of the monetary gain they were making and did nothing about it.
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Controlling/coercive behaviour - Sexual Assault

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v G 03/2023
Pre Charge
ex girlfriend alleged he had controlled her, and assaulted her whilst she was underage.
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Rape Allegation

Acquitted
R v CG 03/2023
We were instructed, along with the leading female KC in the country, Sallie Bennett-Jenkins KC, to represent a young client before the Crown Court for trial, in relation to very serious sexual offences. The defence advanced was that of reasonable belief as to the age of the victims at the material time; in that they … Continued
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Sexual Offence

No further Action.
R v W 01/2023
Pre Charge
Client was arrested for a historical sexual assault on his step daughter. Following pre-charge representations, no further action was taken.
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Sexual Offence

Acquitted x2
R v G 01/2023
Client is an international student who was charged with rape after allegations being made by two sperate complainants. The case proceeded to a two week trial. Following trial, the jury returned a verdict in relation to one of the allegations and were undecided in relation to the other thus resulting in a hung jury. The … Continued
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Aggravated Assault

Acquitted
R V J 01/2023
Client was arrested for assaulting a police officer. Whilst on bail and awaiting trial before the Crown Court, client was arrested again for another offence of the same nature. After a four day trial, the Jury retired to consider their verdict. They were unable to reach a unanimous decision which resulted in a majority direction … Continued
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Sexual Offence

No further Action.
R v S 01/2023
Client was arrested after an allegation that he placed his mobile phone in record mode underneath a cubicle in a family changing room. Following a defence bundle being complied, pre-charge representations were submitted which resulted in no further action has been taken in this matter.
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Discontinued.
R v S
Client was arrested and charged for failing to comply with DIP testing. He instructed Holborn Adams post charge to represent him when he appeared before the Magistrates’ Court. HA made disclosure requests and threatened an abuse of process argument. Disclosure requests were not fulfilled and the matter was discontinued.
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Sexual Offence

No further Action.
R v B
Holborn Adams were instructed to represent client in relation to an allegation of assault by penetration on a child. The police sought further time to complete their investigation resulting in them making an application to extend bail. This application was opposed by HA. Arguments were put forward to the court thus finding in favour of … Continued
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Malicious Communications

No further Action.
R v K 01/2023
We were instructed to represent our client at the police station following his arrest for a serious allegation of Malicious Communications. This was halted at the investigation stage due to the representations made by our police station representative at the police station.
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Possession of Indecent Images

No further Action.
R v B
Youth arrested for possession of indecent images of children. Pre-Charge Representations were submitted and due to their comprehensive nature and instruction of medical experts, no further action was taken although the evidential threshold being passed.
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Criminal Damage

Significantly reduced sentence.
R v F 01/2023
Defendant prosecuted for Criminal Damage; Graffiti caused to buildings, including religious buildings and following successful mitigation at court Holborn Adams managed to secure a none custodial sentence.
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Domestic Violence

Acquitted after trial.
R v N 01/2023
Client charged and prosecuted for an allegation of domestic abuse. Following a trial in the Magistrates Court whereby our client was represented by Senior counsel, we successfully secured an acquittal and they remain a person of good character.
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Sexual Offence

No further action.
R v I 01/2023
Pre Charge
Investigated for an offence of assault which was successfully halted at the investigation stage without the need for written representations to be submitted.
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Aggravated Assault

No Further Action.
R v S 01/2023
Police investigation surrounding an assault on a young child. Police investigation and LADO investigation concluded and investigations stopped.
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Sexual Offence

No further action.
R v P 01/2023
We were instructed to represent a defendant regarding allegations of Controlling and Coercive Behaviour, Assault and an allegation of Rape. We successfully halted this at the police investigation stage without the need for it to be reviewed by the Crown Prosecution Service.
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Possession of Indecent Images

Significantly reduced sentence.
R v CH 01/2023
Defendant charged with a possession of indecent images of children, including the highest category A images. Successfully mitigated before the crown court that a suspended sentence should be imposed and not an immediate custodial sentence.
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Possession of Indecent Images

Significantly reduced sentence.
R v G 01/2023
We were instructed to represent a defendant charged with possession of indecent images of children and following successful mitigation we secured a non custodial sentence, when the offences had crossed the custody threshold and argued that the imposition of a Sexual harm Prevention Order is not necessary or proportionate in this case whereby it may … Continued
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Perverting the Course of Justice

No further action.
R v B 01/2023
Client arrested for a serious allegation of Perverting the Course of Justice. Following extensive Pre- charge Representations and instruction of medical experts by Holborn Adams, the Crown Prosecution Service made the decision to take no further action.
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Criminal Damage

Caution
R v L 01/2023
Client arrested for Criminal Damage. Following successful submissions to the Crown Prosecution Service and police, after a charging decision had been made, we persuaded them to allow our client to be re-interviewed which resulted in a caution being administered and the case before the Magistrates Court was discontinued.
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VAT Fraud

No further action
R v ZY 06/2021
Senior Partner, Adam Rasul successfully defended the largest VAT fraud recorded in UK history (£330,000,000). After extensive case preparation and a six-year investigation, the client was discharged from criminal proceedings and the matter was discontinued.
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Domestic Violence

No further action
R v TC 06/2021
Successfully represented a Doctor pre-charge in relation to an allegation of domestic violence. Representations made on behalf of the client resulted in no further action being taken and no General Medical Council intervention.
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Sexual Offence

No further action
R v DN 06/2021
Represented a client investigated for an alleged serious assault. After extensive pre-charge preparation, which entailed collating witness evidence and early representations, no further action was taken.
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Hate Crime

No further action
D v JS 06/2021
Successfully represented client on allegations of racial and threatening behaviour. Following pre-charge representations to the Reviewing Lawyer at the CPS and collating witness evidence, we persuaded the CPS that there was insufficient evidence to make a formal charge and no further action was taken.
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Hate Crime

No further action
S v EX 06/2021
Successfully represented client on allegations of racial and threatening behaviour. Following pre-charge representations to the Reviewing Lawyer at the CPS and collating witness evidence, we persuaded the CPS that there was insufficient evidence to make a formal charge and no further action was taken.
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Coercive Behaviour

No further action
R v L 06/2021
Pre Charge
Instructed to represent individual arrested in relation to coercive and controlling behaviour. Submitted pre-charge representations and due to the comprehensive nature of the representation, no further action was taken by the Crown Prosecution Service.
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Motoring Offence (DUI)

Significantly reduced sentence
R v K 06/2021
Represented professional individual in relation to a third drink driving offence and driving whilst disqualified. Holborn Adams successfully mitigated on the clients behalf, resulting in a stand alone suspended sentence order.
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Sexual Offence

No further action
R v O 06/2021
Instructed to represent a client in relation to an allegation of rape. Holborn Adams put forward pre-charge representations which resulted in no further action being taken by the Crown Prosecution Service.
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Parole

Early release from prison
R v B 06/2021
Successful representation at Parole Hearing, securing clients early release from custody.
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Hate Crime

No further action
Q v IL 06/2021
Successfully represented a high-net-worth client on allegations of racism and threats to kill. Following our early intervention, which included gathering key defence material, the client avoided police arrest and we persuaded the police and CPS not to make formal criminal charges. The client was able to retain his right to travel to the United States … Continued
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No further action
DWP v LB
Holborn Adams successfully defended a serious pension fraud investigation. The DWP/CPS accepted Holborn Adams’ pre-charge representations. The client avoided criminal prosecution and further investigation.
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Benefit Fraud

No further action
DWP v CR 06/2021
Represented a vulnerable adult in a DWP criminal fraud investigation. Following negotiations and pre-charge representations, we persuaded the DWP to discontinue the criminal investigation and not to press formal charges against the client.
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Fraud

No further action
N v ON 06/2021
Successfully represented a Senior Doctor pre-charge in respect of an alleged multi-million pound fraud against the NHS. After intense defence preparation and preparation of a full bundle of defence evidence, no further action was taken against the client. The client faced a joint regulatory and police prosecution, and both investigations were discontinued.
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VAT Fraud

No further action
HMRC v TC
A substantial and lengthy investigation into a multi-million pound VAT fraud case was discontinued against Holborn Adams’ client. Following years of investigation, the CPS and HMRC accepted Holborn Adams’ detailed pre-charge representations and discontinued their investigation. As a result, the client no longer faced criminal prosecution or Confiscation proceedings.
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Fraud and Money Laundering

Significantly reduce charges
HMRC v B and C 06/2021
An investigation that commenced in 2011 was brought to a successful conclusion by the Holborn Adams’ Serious Fraud Team. Extensive pre-charge representations at interview and powerful client statements resulted in an extensive list of charges being ‘dropped’ against our client by HMRC investigators. These included conspiracy to cheat the public revenue, conspiracy to undertake fraudulent … Continued
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Fraud

No further action
Anonymous
Retained to deal with an ongoing criminal investigation by the Serious Fraud Office, lasting over two years.
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Murder

Y v E 06/2021
Acted for the main defendant charged with Conspiracy to Murder. This involved extensive defence preparation of cell site analysis extending over 20,000 pages of evidence at the initial stages of the case.
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Illegal Substance Supply

On going
S v RH 06/2021
Acted for the main defendant in a conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, possession of firearms and human trafficking. Extensive surveillance evidence and hundreds of hours of audio product from probes placed in vehicles.
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Illegal Substance Supply

On going
B v ND
Instructed to act for the main defendant in a conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. Prosecution and investigation brought by the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA). Extensive preparation and review of hundreds of hours of covert surveillance and detailed disclosure applications to the Court.
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Illegal Substance Supply

T v DE & Others 06/2021
Represented a client charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and firearms offences.
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UAE v JU
Instructed to draft an advice on UK law in respect of the use of cannabis for the United Arab Emirates Courts. The advice was translated into Arabic and was presented to the UAE courts on behalf of an overseas client.
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Illegal Substance Supply

N v PX 06/2021
Represented the lead defendant on the largest commercial cannabis cultivation and supply conspiracy in UK History. Stock value estimated at £20,000,000 by the prosecution authorities.
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VAT Fraud

No further action
HMRC v KD 06/2021
Represented a client (pre-charge) facing alleged offences, including fraudulent evasion of VAT contrary to the VAT Act 1994, investigated by the HMRC Criminal Team. We obtained medical evidence and other defence evidence as part of a pre-charge representations package.
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Money Laundering

R v LC 06/2021
Acted for a client facing multi-million pound money laundering allegations. This prosecution arose from a previous case (‘Operation Shoot’) into this case known as ‘Operation Echogramme’. The case involved analysis of evidence from conveyance material stemming over tens of thousands of pages.
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Fraud

No further action
R v GY & UH 06/2021
Successfully defended clients charged with conspiracy to defraud to the value of £25,000.000. This case involved over 10 months of full-time preparation to test the allegations presented by HMRC.
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Money Laundering

Acquitted
S v EB 06/2021
Successfully defended a client charged with multi-million pound money laundering. This case involved criminal proceeds that had allegedly been transferred from Latvian bank accounts into UK-based companies. Due to the level of the client’s business activity, all aspects of his lifestyle were financially interrogated.
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Fraud

Acquitted
R v ND 06/2021
Acted for a Chartered Accountant charged with false accounting. After intense defence preparation with the assistance of expert forensic accountants, the client was acquitted after trial. The defence successfully exposed that the Inland Revenue staff were dishonestly taking bribes to process claims.
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Fraud

U v V 06/2021
Acted for the main defendant in a prosecution investigated by Trading Standards. The client was charged with 400 separate offences which involved thousands of pages of evidence on behalf of Nike, Adidas, Hugo Boss and other high-profile clothing brands.
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Fraud

On going
S v L 06/2021
Acted for a client charged with Copyright Fraud – prosecution by F.A.C.T (Federation Against Copyright Theft). The preparation for this matter involved taking instructions on over 4.2 million pages of evidence with a large defence team. One of the largest private prosecutions ever undertaken.
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Fraud

SFO Concluded Investigation
S v BD 06/2021
Acted for a Director investigated for fraud related offences involving a Professional Football Club. A case brought by the Football Association (FA) from events dating back to March 2001. The SFO took over the investigation, leading to 19 charges including false accounting, furnishing false information and theft.
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Fraud

Prosecuted by NHS Counter Fraud Team
W v YU 06/2021
Acted for a Senior Dentist charged with false accounting. The proceedings attracted wide media attention and was prosecuted by the NHS Counter Fraud Team.
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Money Laundering

On going
Q v J 06/2021
Acted for a Company Director facing serious money laundering allegations in relation to alleged criminal property. A multi-handed conspiracy at an alleged value of £4.2 million.
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Corruption and fraud

Significantly reduced sentence
A v LD 03/2023
14 handed corruption and fraud case involving Trafford City Council in Manchester. One of the largest ever investigations into alleged fraud by Senior Council employees. Client received a suspended sentence and walked free after an investigation that lasted 8 years.
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Money Laundering

No further action
E v YG 06/2021
Successfully defended a businessman against a European Arrest Warrant (EAW). The client was alleged to be a significant figure in a money laundering conspiracy in the Netherlands. The case outlined procedural errors in the EAW and continuous defence preparation revealed significant flaws in the investigation.
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VAT Fraud and Money Laundering

Outcome
K v MJ 12/2022
(‘Operation Euripus trial 5’) – represented a former Times Rich List client accused of money laundering from the proceeds of multi-million VAT fraud. The case involved prosecution and defence enquiries in Spain, Gibraltar, Dubai, Hong Kong, China and the Caribbean.
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Perverting the Course of Justice

No further action
R v N 06/2021
Following the submission of pre-charge representations to the police after the client was accused of perverting the course of justice, the client was granted a no further action. This no further action was appealed, and the client was then investigated for an accusation of perjury. After repeated liaison and pressure upon the officer in case … Continued
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Aggravated Assault

No further action
R v M 06/2021
The client was accused of torture and battery abroad. The client and the alleged victim were citizens of the United Kingdom. While criminal proceedings against our client took place abroad, we drafted a crisis management bundle for the client consisting of a chronological statement, full binders of complex evidential material and an index referring to … Continued
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Motoring Offence (DUI)

Significantly reduced sentence
R v B 06/2021
The client was charged with a motoring offence involving alcohol and speeding. After a close inspection of the case, we advanced mitigation alongside Counsel in reference to strong medical and psychiatric evidence. This secured the client a favourable sentence in which the aggravating elements of the offence were set aside, with the client subject to … Continued
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Police Malpractice

Removal of Caution and Settlement
R v K 06/2021
We provided advanced written representations challenging the process by which a client was awarded a simple caution by West Mercia Police. We identified that the officers in the case had bartered with the client in his police interview while he was experiencing suicidality and a severe depressive episode. The officers informed the client they would … Continued
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Perverting the Course of Justice

Client released
R v ZH 06/2021
Following representation at the police station, the client was accused of perverting the course of justice. The evidence relied upon by the police was rightfully identified as circumstantial. Client was later released under investigation.
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Murder

Acquitted
R v A 06/2021
Client accused of murdering his former girlfriend. We formed a Defence team that secured the acquittal of the client with specialist Counsel.
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Murder and Sexual Offence

Acquitted of rape
R v L 06/2021
Client attempted murder and accused of raping his wife following the incident. We formed part of Defence team alongside Counsel.
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Unlawful detention

Claim Settled
AH v SSHD 10/2022
Claim settled with the Government Legal Department for the unlawful detention of a client who, if deported to their country of origin, would have had an extreme risk to their life as a transgender individual. The client had gained a recognised status in the United Kingdom, making the extent of their detention unlawful and their … Continued
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VAT and Income Tax Fraud

Ongoing
HMRC v LM 06/2021
Retained to defend a client with allegations of VAT and income tax fraud. We have prepared written submissions to the CPS to the effect that criminal charges would not be in the public interest.
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Fraud and Human Trafficking

Ongoing
S v HO & Others 06/2021
Holborn Adams is retained by two clients in a vast cross-border human trafficking and a multi-million pound fraud investigation by both UK and Polish authorities. Our Senior Partner, Adam Rasul travelled to Poland to liaise with the clients’ Polish lawyers as part of a coordinated legal response. Written representations have been submitted to the CPS … Continued
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Illegal Substance Trafficking

Ongoing
United States v EL 06/2021
Holborn Adams is retained to assist and advise on an international drug trafficking investigation conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Our Senior Partner, Adam Rasul, travelled to Washington DC and Virginia to represent the interests of a British Citizen implicated in a large-scale drug trafficking conspiracy. Adam is working jointly with United States … Continued
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Police Malpractice

Ongoing
KH 06/2021
Retained to make enquiries into the police handling and conduct of an historic incident.
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Illegal Substance Supply

Ongoing
Q v I 06/2021
Instructed in relation to an appeal against sentence and Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 confiscation order in relation to conspiracy to supply Class A and Class B drugs to the value of £5,000,000.
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Murder

Ongoing
W v LA 06/2021
Retained to advise on an appeal against conviction for murder (‘Joint enterprise’) where we did not act at trial. This involves detailed review of ‘what went wrong’ in the trial and investigating evidence and legal errors that may be used to overturn the conviction
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Illegal Substance Supply

On going
S v KE 06/2021
Represented a client in a wave of Operations by Greater Manchester Police of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. This case involved consideration of a voluminous amount of telephone evidence and a large investigation across the North West.
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Murder

No further action
R v NP 06/2021
Acted for a client cleared of attempted murder in the course of a ‘drive-by shooting’ in Birmingham following a successful submission of no case to answer.
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Sexual Offence

Ongoing
S v KA 06/2021
Acted for a Czech national facing multiple rape charges and false imprisonment. A case that involved Czech translators and hundreds of hours of defence preparation.
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Corruption and Perjury

Not guilty
U v I 06/2021
Assisted in the preparation and defence on a 14 handed corruption and perjury case, surrounding the notorious prosecution of the ‘Cardiff 3’ for the murder of Lynette White. This was the largest ever case of police corruption in legal history. The £30,000,000 prosecution ended in the collapse of the case and not guilty verdicts.
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Illegal Substance Trafficking

Claim settled
I v BI 06/2021
Represented a client charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. This case was a multi-million pound international drug trafficking and confiscation case. Investigated by the SOCA and involved international jurisdictions and surveillance.
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Fraud

JURY RETURNED VERDICT OF NOT GUILTY
R v X 03/2023
Pre Charge
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VAT Fraud

No further action
HMRC v TC
A substantial and lengthy investigation into a multi-million pound VAT fraud case was discontinued against Holborn Adams’ client. Following years of investigation, the CPS and HMRC accepted Holborn Adams’ detailed pre-charge representations and discontinued their investigation. As a result, the client no longer faced criminal prosecution or Confiscation proceedings.
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Fraud and Money Laundering

Significantly reduce charges
HMRC v B and C 06/2021
An investigation that commenced in 2011 was brought to a successful conclusion by the Holborn Adams’ Serious Fraud Team. Extensive pre-charge representations at interview and powerful client statements resulted in an extensive list of charges being ‘dropped’ against our client by HMRC investigators. These included conspiracy to cheat the public revenue, conspiracy to undertake fraudulent … Continued
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VAT Fraud

No further action
HMRC v KD 06/2021
Represented a client (pre-charge) facing alleged offences, including fraudulent evasion of VAT contrary to the VAT Act 1994, investigated by the HMRC Criminal Team. We obtained medical evidence and other defence evidence as part of a pre-charge representations package.
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Fraud

No further action
R v GY & UH 06/2021
Successfully defended clients charged with conspiracy to defraud to the value of £25,000.000. This case involved over 10 months of full-time preparation to test the allegations presented by HMRC.
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Money Laundering

Acquitted
S v EB 06/2021
Successfully defended a client charged with multi-million pound money laundering. This case involved criminal proceeds that had allegedly been transferred from Latvian bank accounts into UK-based companies. Due to the level of the client’s business activity, all aspects of his lifestyle were financially interrogated.
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Fraud

Acquitted
R v ND 06/2021
Acted for a Chartered Accountant charged with false accounting. After intense defence preparation with the assistance of expert forensic accountants, the client was acquitted after trial. The defence successfully exposed that the Inland Revenue staff were dishonestly taking bribes to process claims.
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Mortgage Fraud

Significantly reduced sentence
A v D 03/2023
Represented a husband and wife investigated for mortgage fraud. Forensic defence preparation led to lesser charges being brought against by both clients and a non-custodial sentence.
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Fraud

U v V 06/2021
Acted for the main defendant in a prosecution investigated by Trading Standards. The client was charged with 400 separate offences which involved thousands of pages of evidence on behalf of Nike, Adidas, Hugo Boss and other high-profile clothing brands.
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Fraud

On going
S v L 06/2021
Acted for a client charged with Copyright Fraud – prosecution by F.A.C.T (Federation Against Copyright Theft). The preparation for this matter involved taking instructions on over 4.2 million pages of evidence with a large defence team. One of the largest private prosecutions ever undertaken.
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Fraud

SFO Concluded Investigation
S v BD 06/2021
Acted for a Director investigated for fraud related offences involving a Professional Football Club. A case brought by the Football Association (FA) from events dating back to March 2001. The SFO took over the investigation, leading to 19 charges including false accounting, furnishing false information and theft.
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Fraud

Prosecuted by NHS Counter Fraud Team
W v YU 06/2021
Acted for a Senior Dentist charged with false accounting. The proceedings attracted wide media attention and was prosecuted by the NHS Counter Fraud Team.
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Corruption and fraud

Significantly reduced sentence
A v LD 03/2023
14 handed corruption and fraud case involving Trafford City Council in Manchester. One of the largest ever investigations into alleged fraud by Senior Council employees. Client received a suspended sentence and walked free after an investigation that lasted 8 years.
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Money Laundering

No further action
E v YG 06/2021
Successfully defended a businessman against a European Arrest Warrant (EAW). The client was alleged to be a significant figure in a money laundering conspiracy in the Netherlands. The case outlined procedural errors in the EAW and continuous defence preparation revealed significant flaws in the investigation.
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VAT Fraud and Money Laundering

Outcome
K v MJ 12/2022
(‘Operation Euripus trial 5’) – represented a former Times Rich List client accused of money laundering from the proceeds of multi-million VAT fraud. The case involved prosecution and defence enquiries in Spain, Gibraltar, Dubai, Hong Kong, China and the Caribbean.
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VAT and Income Tax Fraud

Ongoing
HMRC v LM 06/2021
Retained to defend a client with allegations of VAT and income tax fraud. We have prepared written submissions to the CPS to the effect that criminal charges would not be in the public interest.
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Voyeurism

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v Q 03/2023
Pre Charge
Voyeurism
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Aggravated Assault

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v R 03/2023
Pre Charge
Allegations included : Attempted Rape, attempted to have sex without consent, Common Assault, Controlling and coercive behaviour.
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Aggravated Assault

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v I 03/2023
Pre Charge
Allegations of Rape common assault, coercive and controlling behaviour and harassment
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Aggravated Assault

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v L 03/2023
Pre Charge
threats to kill and inflicting injury causing Grievous Bodily Harm
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Criminal Damage and Aggrevated Assault

CROWN DISCONTINUED THE CASE AFTER A CAUTION WAS ADMINISTERED.
R v H 03/2023
Pre Charge
allegation of criminal damage and assault on 14 year old son
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Indecent Exposure

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v S 03/2023
Pre Charge
Exposing oneself to cause distress or harm to other
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Criminal Damage

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v U 03/2023
Pre Charge
Allegation of criminal damage
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Historical Sexual Offence

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v Q 03/2023
Pre Charge
Allegation of historical rape
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Sexual Offence

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v T 03/2023
Pre Charge
Allegation of rape
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Sexual Offence

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v W 03/2023
Pre Charge
Allegation of sexual assault on a child
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Sexual Offence

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v T 03/2023
Pre Charge
Allegation of sexual communication with a child
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Allegation of harassment

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v N 03/2023
Pre Charge
Allegation of harassment
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Historic Rape

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v X 03/2023
Pre Charge
Allegation of rape historic sexual assault
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Rape x2

JURY RETURNED VERDICT OF NOT GUILTY
R v U 03/2023
Pre Charge
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Fraud

JURY RETURNED VERDICT OF NOT GUILTY
R v X 03/2023
Pre Charge
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Rape

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v F 03/2023
Pre Charge
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Historic Rape

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v N 03/2023
Pre Charge
Historical rape allegation
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PWIS class A drugs - S20 GBH

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v U 03/2023
Pre Charge
caused his former partner a cut on her arm requiring 20+stitches – she said he dragged her across concrete, smashed her head on the ground multiple times, stomped on her head and the threw her into the shower to clean the blood off before driving her to the hospital.
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Sexual Assault

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v K 03/2023
Pre Charge
Alleged by younger brother that she sexually assaulted and groomed him many years ago.
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Historic Rape

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v Y 03/2023
Pre Charge
Former friend alleged that he roughed her up before forcing her to have sex with him. The defence retrieved medical evidence and pointed towards his lack of strength at the time due to stage 3 Cancer.
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Perverting the Course of Justice

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v T 03/2023
Pre Charge
Private school teacher who had allegedly made 40+ calls to a victim of her former partner’s. Prosecutors say it was to persuade her against giving evidence on court that day.
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Rape, assault, controlling/coercive behaviour

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v S 03/2023
Pre Charge
In a relationship with tenant who made various allegations against him when he asked her and her daughter to move out.
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Grooming X2 Individuals

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v N 03/2023
Pre Charge
client sent monies to young individuals, prosecutors said for sexual gain. Complainant’s mothers knew of the monetary gain they were making and did nothing about it.
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Controlling/coercive behaviour - Sexual Assault

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v G 03/2023
Pre Charge
ex girlfriend alleged he had controlled her, and assaulted her whilst she was underage.
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Sexual Offence

No further Action.
R v W 01/2023
Pre Charge
Client was arrested for a historical sexual assault on his step daughter. Following pre-charge representations, no further action was taken.
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Sexual Offence

No further action.
R v I 01/2023
Pre Charge
Investigated for an offence of assault which was successfully halted at the investigation stage without the need for written representations to be submitted.
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Coercive Behaviour

No further action
R v L 06/2021
Pre Charge
Instructed to represent individual arrested in relation to coercive and controlling behaviour. Submitted pre-charge representations and due to the comprehensive nature of the representation, no further action was taken by the Crown Prosecution Service.
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Possession of Indecent Images

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v Y 03/2023
Indecent images of children
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Historical Sexual Offence

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v S 03/2023
Allegation of historical rape
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Voyeurism

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v Q 03/2023
Pre Charge
Voyeurism
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Sexual Offence

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v H 03/2023
Sexual activity with a child
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Grooming

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v D 03/2023
Grooming
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Sexual Offence

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v E 03/2023
allegation of sexual assault on a child
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Aggravated Assault

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v R 03/2023
Pre Charge
Allegations included : Attempted Rape, attempted to have sex without consent, Common Assault, Controlling and coercive behaviour.
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Aggravated Assault

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v I 03/2023
Pre Charge
Allegations of Rape common assault, coercive and controlling behaviour and harassment
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Indecent Exposure

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v S 03/2023
Pre Charge
Exposing oneself to cause distress or harm to other
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Historical Sexual Offence

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v Q 03/2023
Pre Charge
Allegation of historical rape
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Sexual Offence

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v T 03/2023
Pre Charge
Allegation of rape
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Sexual Offence

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v W 03/2023
Pre Charge
Allegation of sexual assault on a child
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Sexual Offence

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v T 03/2023
Pre Charge
Allegation of sexual communication with a child
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Allegation of harassment

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v N 03/2023
Pre Charge
Allegation of harassment
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Historic Rape

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v X 03/2023
Pre Charge
Allegation of rape historic sexual assault
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Rape x2

JURY RETURNED VERDICT OF NOT GUILTY
R v U 03/2023
Pre Charge
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Rape

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v F 03/2023
Pre Charge
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Historic Rape

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v N 03/2023
Pre Charge
Historical rape allegation
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Sexual Assault

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v K 03/2023
Pre Charge
Alleged by younger brother that she sexually assaulted and groomed him many years ago.
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Historic Rape

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v Y 03/2023
Pre Charge
Former friend alleged that he roughed her up before forcing her to have sex with him. The defence retrieved medical evidence and pointed towards his lack of strength at the time due to stage 3 Cancer.
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Rape, assault, controlling/coercive behaviour

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v S 03/2023
Pre Charge
In a relationship with tenant who made various allegations against him when he asked her and her daughter to move out.
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Controlling/coercive behaviour - Sexual Assault

NO FURTHER AFTER PRE CHARGE REPRESENTATIONS
R v G 03/2023
Pre Charge
ex girlfriend alleged he had controlled her, and assaulted her whilst she was underage.
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Rape Allegation

Acquitted
R v CG 03/2023
We were instructed, along with the leading female KC in the country, Sallie Bennett-Jenkins KC, to represent a young client before the Crown Court for trial, in relation to very serious sexual offences. The defence advanced was that of reasonable belief as to the age of the victims at the material time; in that they … Continued
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Sexual Offence

No further Action.
R v W 01/2023
Pre Charge
Client was arrested for a historical sexual assault on his step daughter. Following pre-charge representations, no further action was taken.
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Sexual Offence

Acquitted x2
R v G 01/2023
Client is an international student who was charged with rape after allegations being made by two sperate complainants. The case proceeded to a two week trial. Following trial, the jury returned a verdict in relation to one of the allegations and were undecided in relation to the other thus resulting in a hung jury. The … Continued
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Sexual Offence

No further Action.
R v S 01/2023
Client was arrested after an allegation that he placed his mobile phone in record mode underneath a cubicle in a family changing room. Following a defence bundle being complied, pre-charge representations were submitted which resulted in no further action has been taken in this matter.
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Sexual Offence

No further Action.
R v B
Holborn Adams were instructed to represent client in relation to an allegation of assault by penetration on a child. The police sought further time to complete their investigation resulting in them making an application to extend bail. This application was opposed by HA. Arguments were put forward to the court thus finding in favour of … Continued
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Sexual Offence

No further action.
R v I 01/2023
Pre Charge
Investigated for an offence of assault which was successfully halted at the investigation stage without the need for written representations to be submitted.
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Aggravated Assault

No Further Action.
R v S 01/2023
Police investigation surrounding an assault on a young child. Police investigation and LADO investigation concluded and investigations stopped.
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Sexual Offence

No further action.
R v P 01/2023
We were instructed to represent a defendant regarding allegations of Controlling and Coercive Behaviour, Assault and an allegation of Rape. We successfully halted this at the police investigation stage without the need for it to be reviewed by the Crown Prosecution Service.
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Possession of Indecent Images

Significantly reduced sentence.
R v CH 01/2023
Defendant charged with a possession of indecent images of children, including the highest category A images. Successfully mitigated before the crown court that a suspended sentence should be imposed and not an immediate custodial sentence.
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Possession of Indecent Images

Significantly reduced sentence.
R v G 01/2023
We were instructed to represent a defendant charged with possession of indecent images of children and following successful mitigation we secured a non custodial sentence, when the offences had crossed the custody threshold and argued that the imposition of a Sexual harm Prevention Order is not necessary or proportionate in this case whereby it may … Continued
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Sexual Offence

No further action
R v DN 06/2021
Represented a client investigated for an alleged serious assault. After extensive pre-charge preparation, which entailed collating witness evidence and early representations, no further action was taken.
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Sexual Offence

No further action
R v O 06/2021
Instructed to represent a client in relation to an allegation of rape. Holborn Adams put forward pre-charge representations which resulted in no further action being taken by the Crown Prosecution Service.
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Sexual Offence

Ongoing
S v KA 06/2021
Acted for a Czech national facing multiple rape charges and false imprisonment. A case that involved Czech translators and hundreds of hours of defence preparation.
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