News & Briefings
Roger Sahota Attends Madrid Legal Conference
Roger Sahota attended the annual London Criminal Courts Solicitors Association legal conference in Madrid in October 2015.
Roger Sahota writes for Solicitors Journal
Roger Sahota's article commenting on the recent statement by David Green QC, the Director of the SFO, concerning a crackdown on the professional enablers of crime and money laundering is published in the Solicitors Journal for the week commencing the 29 September 2015.
Confiscation Order Settlement for Berkeley Square Solicitors
Our confiscation department is happy to report another successful outcome in a case where we represented a third party to confiscation proceedings.
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.