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Tuckers’ Partner Phil Smith is representing one of seven ex-RBS employees in connection with a film-production scheme which is alleged to have been used to avoid £2.5 million in tax. Industry expert, Tessa Lorimer expressed some surprise at the approach taken by HMRC in the case.  Whilst acknowledging the fact that HMRC are targeting sophisticated… Read more »

Tuckers’ Partner, Phil Smith, supported by solicitor Henrietta Ronson, successfully secured the acquittal of a polish man, Marcin Gorniak in a high profile case at Maidstone Crown Court. The defence instructed an expert to counter inconclusive DNA evidence.   Whilst Mr Gorniak confirmed he had been in contact with the alleged victim on the night… Read more »

We are delighted that we have finalised the terms of our partnership with Robin Murray & Co. The Robin Murray & Co name will continue to exist and, as far as possible, the practice will continue in its current form under its current management. The benefits to both parties are the ability to share resources… Read more »

Tuckers are delighted to announce the results of the latest Chambers Directory publication, which has maintained the rankings of key individuals – as well as introducing some new individuals and categories to the directory.   Renata Pinter has been recognised for her work in the new Extradition category – being ranked in Band 1.  … Read more »

Tuckers’ Partner, Phil Smith, assisted by solicitor Henrietta Ronson, acted for Paul Fallon in a high profile case which resulted in a successful acquittal based on the defence of insane automatism – following an alleged sexual assault by Mr Fallon on a friend’s wife after a party.   Mr Fallon claimed not to be responsible for… Read more »

Jules Carey, Head of Civil Liberties, has been shortlisted for the honour of Solicitor of the Year at the Law Society’s prestigious excellence awards.  Jules’ nomination is predominately based on the work undertaken in relation to the inquest and surrounding litigation into the death of Ian Tomlinson at the G20 protests in London in April… Read more »

Sarnjit Lal, Head of Tuckers Private Client Department in London, has successfully defended two governors at Copland school in west London against charges of conspiracy to defraud the school.  Former head teacher, Sir Alan Davies, was convicted and received a custodial sentence.  However, as Indravadan Patel and Martin Day confirmed in their statement issued through Ms… Read more »

Renata Pinter has successfully opposed the application to extradite Iranian national, Mr Esmaili, to Belgium.  Mr Esmaili’s return to Belgium was being sought for the purposes of serving a sentence relating to convictions in Belgium for trafficking.  However, Renata successfully opposed the extradition based on the fact that the European Arrest Warrant did not comply with… Read more »

In the wake of the fullsome apology from the Metripolitan Police relating to the handling of the death of Ian Tomlinson at the G8 protests in London on 1 April 2009 – Jules Carey has been published in the Guardian explaining why it is that the police cannot be left to investigate themselves in the face… Read more »

Today the Metropolitan police force finally issued an apology for the unlawful killing of Ian Tomlinson.  Commissioner de Brunner’s statement included the acknowledgement that “I take full responsibility for the actions of Simon Harwood on 1 April 2009. His actions fell far below the standard we expect from our officers. I accept the finding of… Read more »