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No Comment?
No Comment? Rod has specialised in criminal defence work since 1998. He is a trial advocate of 17 years’ experience and, as a Higher Courts Advocate, he represents clients in Crown Courts and in the Court of Appeal. If you’re interviewed under caution by the police or...
Achieving Gender Equality in the Legal Profession
Achieving Gender Equality in the Legal ProfessionCamilla has specialised in criminal defence work since 2010 and has particular experience in cases involving sexual offences, serious violent offences (including murder) and money laundering and fraud.Rod has...
Licensing case study
Licensing Case StudyGrant Long undertakes licensing work in alcohol and entertainment applications on behalf of pubs, bars, nightclubs, off-licences, social clubs and restaurants. He is experienced in navigating contested applications before Local Authorities and...
Is This Rape?
Is This Rape?Rod has specialised in criminal defence work since 1998. He is a trial advocate of 17 years’ experience and, as a Higher Courts Advocate, he represents clients in Crown Courts and in the Court of Appeal. and you arrange to meet up at a local nightclub. ...
County Lines – What are they and why do I need to know about them?
County Lines – What are they and why do I need to know about them?Camilla has specialised in criminal defence work since 2010 and has particular experience in cases involving sexual offences, serious violent offences (including murder) and money laundering and...
Notice of Requirement and VAT Security – A Case Study
VAT Security - A Case Study Fed up with working for “the man”, my client had decided to give up his employed position as a drainage engineer and set up his own company, doing exactly the same thing but on his own terms. Having successfully set up his limited company,...
What is a VAT Security Bond ?
What is a VAT Security Bond and am I required to give one? The Tax & HMRC Investigations Team at Old Bailey Solicitors have noticed a marked increase in “Notices of Requirement and VAT Security” in recent years. This is a procedure whereby HMRC can request...
Regulatory success for Old Bailey Solicitors in corporate liability case
Regulatory success for Old Bailey Solicitors in corporate liability caseDirector of Old Bailey Solicitors, Rod Hayler and deputy head of chambers and head of Regulatory Law at No5 Chambers, Adrian Keeling QC, have successfully negotiated a settlement on behalf of our...
OBS client acquitted of conspiracy to money launder
OBS client acquitted of conspiracy to money launder
Criminal Justice on its knees
Criminal Justice on its kneesLinda and has specialised in Criminal Defence since 1997 and is a Chartered Legal Executive Advocate, an Accredited Police Station Representative, a Commissioner of Oaths and has obtained rights of advocacy in the Magistrates' Court. The...
Upskirting is back on the legal agenda
Upskirting is back on the legal agendaCamilla has specialised in criminal defence work since 2010 and has particular experience in cases involving sexual offences, serious violent offences (including murder) and money laundering and fraud.The upskirting bill has made...
The Dronecode – part 3
The Dronecode - part 3Jill qualified as a solicitor in 2003 and specialises in Magistrates and Youth Court work. She also provides police station representation and undertakes work in all areas of criminal defence.The drone as a hazard New safety measurements to be...
How can I avoid breaking the law with my drone?
How can I avoid breaking the law with my drone?Jill qualified as a solicitor in 2003 and specialises in Magistrates and Youth Court work. She also provides police station representation and undertakes work in all areas of criminal defence. Further to Part 1 of this...
Am I committing a crime by flying my drone?
Am I committing a crime by flying my drone?Jill qualified as a solicitor in 2003 and specialises in Magistrates and Youth Court work. She also provides police station representation and undertakes work in all areas of criminal defence. Where can I fly my drone? There...
First Unexplained Wealth Order Upheld
First Unexplained Wealth Order UpheldCamilla has specialised in criminal defence work since 2010 and has particular experience in cases involving sexual offences, serious violent offences (including murder) and money laundering and fraud. The first Unexplained Wealth...
Camilla Rents appointed as OBS Director
Camilla Rents appointed as OBS DirectorOld Bailey Solicitors are delighted to announce the appointment of Camilla Rents as a Director of the company. Camilla joined OBS in 2010 where she assisted fellow Director, Rob Beighton, in the establishment of our Surrey...
Removing a Restraining Order
Removing a Restraining OrderCamilla has specialised in criminal defence work since 2010 and has particular experience in cases involving sexual offences, serious violent offences (including murder) and money laundering and fraud. A great many people are subject to...
Guilty Until Proven Innocent Book Launch
Guilty Until Proven Innocent Book LaunchDefence lawyers at Old Bailey Solicitors attended the book launch of 'Guilty Until Proven Innocent' by Justice Gap author Jon Robins this evening, hosted by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Miscarriages of Justice at the...
Upskirting
UpskirtingCamilla has specialised in criminal defence work since 2010 and has particular experience in cases involving sexual offences, serious violent offences (including murder) and money laundering and fraud. Upskirting is the act of taking a photograph or...
Criminal Investigation at Gosport Hospital
Criminal Investigation at Gosport HospitalFollowing the publication of a major report which found that more than 450 elderly people were given life-shortening opioid drugs they did not need at Gosport Hospital, it has been announced that Hampshire police and the Crown...
OBS attend inaugural Westgate Chambers quiz
OBS attend inaugural Westgate Chambers quizOld Bailey Solicitors were pleased to attend the Westgate Chambers pub quiz which took place in Brighton last week... ...and not just because we won it! The quiz was organised in support of Cancer research and local...
OBS client career saved
OBS client career savedA client of Karen Brookes, who heads our London Office, was recently spared prison after pleading guilty to a sexual assault. The District Judge who heard the case commented that the offence fell within the sentencing bracket including a prison...
10 reasons why you need a solicitor
10 reasons why you need a solicitor if you're going to be interviewed by the policeRod has specialised in criminal defence work since 1998. He is a trial advocate of 17 years’ experience and, as a Higher Courts Advocate, he represents clients in Crown Courts and in...
Criminal Defence Solicitors – defending sex cases
Criminal Defence Solicitors - defending sex casesRod has specialised in criminal defence work since 1998. He is a trial advocate of 17 years’ experience and, as a Higher Courts Advocate, he represents clients in Crown Courts and in the Court of Appeal. Crime...
What’s the difference between solicitors and barristers?
What's the difference between solicitors and barristers?Rod has specialised in criminal defence work since 1998. He is a trial advocate of 17 years’ experience and, as a Higher Courts Advocate, he represents clients in Crown Courts and in the Court of Appeal. Lawyer,...
What happens if you’re arrested by the police?
What happens if you're arrested by the police? Part 1Jeanette has been working as a criminal lawyer for 15 years and is an Accredited Police Station Representative. She is vastly experienced in the preparation of serious cases, such as murder and sexual offences, for...
What Happens If You’re Arrested By The Police? Part 3
What happens if you're arrested by the police? Part 3Jeanette has been working as a criminal lawyer for 15 years and is an Accredited Police Station Representative. She is vastly experienced in the preparation of serious cases, such as murder and sexual offences, for...
What happens if you’re arrested by the police? Part 2
What happens if you're arrested by the police? Part 2Jeanette has been working as a criminal lawyer for 15 years and is an Accredited Police Station Representative. She is vastly experienced in the preparation of serious cases, such as murder and sexual offences, for...
OBS client cleared of money laundering
OBS client cleared of money launderingThe prosecution decided not to proceed with the case against Rod Hayler's client after a trial had commenced at Kingston Crown Court last week. There had a been a number of disclosure issues in the case, with numerous requests...
Rod Hayler success in the Court of Appeal
Rod Hayler success in the Court of AppealRod Hayler was successful with an appeal against sentence this week. The three judges sitting in Court 8 of the Court of Appeal earlier this week agreed with Rod's contention that a sentence of 9 years was manifestly excessive....
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