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Paul Butcher
Partner
Paul has had notable successes and developed a reputation as a leading lawyer, being ranked as an individual in Chambers since 2009.
Paul qualified in 1992 at Hodge Jones and Allen, where he worked in both crime and civil litigation, before specializing in criminal defence work. In the early 90s Paul was involved in what was at the time the largest seizure of LSD in the UK. That case was later linked the case to the 'Acid House' movement.
As bsb has grown and developed, so has Paul's reputation, he has been ranked in Chambers for Fraud work and general crime since 2009.
He has been involved in a number of high profile cases, including the so-called 'Red Mercury' trial. Paul and Tim Moloney QC.were subsequently responsible for the successful Appeal of the conviction of a Besnik Qema, a case that arose from the Red Mercury Trial.
He acts for persons facing Confiscation and Restraint proceedings and High Court applications for Certificates of Inadequacy. He regularly deals with the Serious and Organized Crime Agency (SOCA) as well as HMRC. He has been involved in securing settlements with the Assets Recovery Agency.
He has dealt with the Financial Services Authority on behalf of clients accused of FSA irregularities and relating to those accused of giving of fraudulent financial advice as mortgage brokers. He deals with inquiries swiftly and assists persons avoid prosecution by providing sensitive and intelligent advice at an early stage.
He is appointed to the Law Societys' Money-Laundering Panel, and has given advice to companies and fellow professionals to ensure compliance with Anti-Money Laundering legislation.
Paul sucessfully acted for an accountant accused of Cheating the Revenue and is highly experienced at analyzing complex financial evidence working alongside a battery of experts, and having links with Tax Consultants, Forensic Accountants amongst others to ensure that your case is efficiently and thoroughly prepared and presented.
He has had recent cases involving the Serious Fraud Office, which involved complex financial data being considered.
Paul reqularly attends police stations and courts, and acts for person accused of serious allegations of drug supplying, firearms offences and persons facing serious criminal charges.
He sucessfully represented an alleged major organized crime network figure, and has been involved in large-scale drugs supply prosecutions brought by RCPO as well as alleged terrorism charges.
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