Conspiracy to sell the Ritz Hotel

June 17, 2010

Tuckers Partner Richard Egan and solicitor Claire Tyler currently act for an individual who is being prosecuted by the SFO for allegedly fraudulently attempting sell the Ritz Hotel in London.

The allegations centre on an alleged conspiracy between lawyers, property developers and unknown companies in foreign jurisdictions to offer this marquee site in London for sale in order to (successfully) obtain illegal down payments of over a million pounds. The investigation centres on claims of a deliberate and sophisticated conspiracy and counterclaims of corruption and counter conspiracies.

The reporting of this case can be found by clicking [here][1].

[1]: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/jun/08/trio-sell-ritz-hotel-scam-court

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