News & Briefings
Indecent Images Charges Dropped After Berkeley Square Solicitors Intervention
Berkeley Square Solicitors is pleased to report that, following an intervention by Roger Sahota of the practice, the police have determined not to proceed with an investigation into the possession of indecent image against one of our private clients.
War Crimes Prosecution Discontinued
Last Summer last year the practice was instructed in an unusual and high profile UK war crimes investigation.
From Russia With Cash - Roger Sahota writes for Property Drum Magazine
Due diligence enquiries should be completed before an agent enters into a business relationship with a customer – so relying on the vendors or purchasers solicitors to complete these enquiries is not an option.
Roger Sahota Invited to Speak at Estate Agents Conference
Roger Sahota has been invited to speak on the topic of money laundering compliance at a convention organised by Property Drum magazine for UK estate agents.
Cash Seizure Success for Berkeley Square Solicitors Client
Another successful outcome for our financial crime department.
New Revenge Porn Offence - Client Practice Blog
With several cases of revenge porn involving celebrities featured in recent media reports, we consider the new criminal offence created by the Criminal Justice and Courts Act which received Royal Assent on the 12 February 2015.
Financial Crime - Roger Sahota interviewed on Legal Network Television
Roger Sahota appears on Legal Network Television preparing a practitioners guide to changes made by the Serious Crime Act to POCA 2002
From Russia With Cash - Estate Agents Cant Turn A Blind Eye to Money Laundering - Roger Sahota writes
Following on from the Channel 4 expose “From Russia with Cash” Roger Sahota writes a guide for estate agents on the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations.
Driving Whilst Unfit Through Drugs - Client Practice Note
It is a defence for a driver to show that he has been prescribed a specific drug for medical or dental purposes and they have taken in accordance with the manufactures instruction.
Restrained Funds Can be Used for Legal Aid Contributions
Roger’s summary of new provisions which allow the Legal Aid Agency to recoup public finds for defence costs from restrained assets is published on the blog Fraud Focus.
New Organised Crime Provisions in the Serious Crime Act 2015
Roger’s summary of the new provisions written together with Nicholas Yeo, barrister of 3 Raymond Buildings is published on the blog Fraud Focus.
New Restraint Order rules in the Serious Crime Act 2015
Roger’s summary of the new provisions written together with Nicholas Yeo, barrister of 3 Raymond Buildings is published on the blog Fraud Focus.
New Confiscation provisions in the Serious Crime Act 2015
Roger’s summary of the new provisions written together with Nicholas Yeo, barrister of 3 Raymond Buildings is published on the blog Fraud Focus.
Roger Sahota writes for the Law Society Gazette
The Serious Crime Act 2015 came into effect on the 1st June 2015.
Client Guide to Financial Statements During the Confiscation Process
Confiscation law is one of the most complicated areas of criminal law.
Confiscation Order Blogs – Reviewing the History of the Proceeds of Crime Act
The Proceeds of Crime Act legislation is the most commonly used confiscation law.
Client Guide to the Confiscation Order Process
Confiscation law is one of the most complicated areas of criminal law. Roger Sahota is one of the leading criminal solicitors in this narrow field.
Client Guide to Cannabis Cultivation Cases Part 2 – What Happen When It All Goes Wrong?
This client guide has been prepared in response to numerous queries from clients who have approached us having been dissatisfied with the advice that they have received from other sources when they have been prosecuted for cannabis cultivation offences.
Drink-Driving Client Guide
This guide is prepared to provide our clients with answers to FAQs about drinking and driving offence.
DWP Announces That Maximum Administrative Penalty To Rise To £5000
Enforcement agencies investigating benefit fraud will now have more flexibility in deciding whether or not to prosecute those accused of benefit fraud.