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David Osborne represents client of major fraud investigation
David Osborne of Hamnett Osborne Tisshaw has been instructed to represent a former employee of a firm of accountants.
Date: 23rd Mar 2012 | By: David Osborne (Partner) | Fraud | Read More >>
Hamnett Osborne Tisshaw opens new office in London
Hamnett Osborne Tisshaw opens a permanent office in London on 1st April 2012.
Date: 22nd Mar 2012 | By: David Osborne (Partner) | Criminal Defence | Read More >>
City of London Police break-up international boiler room fraud
City of London Police has released details of a major fraud investigation that led to 13 people being arrested over the Christmas period in a co-ordinated national and international police operation.
Date: 21st Mar 2012 | By: David Osborne (Partner) | Fraud | Read More >>
BAE Systems will pay towards educating children in Tanzania after signing an agreement brokered by the Serious Fraud Office
The Serious Fraud Office, the Government of Tanzania, BAE Systems and the Department for International Development (DFID) have now signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
Date: 15th Mar 2012 | By: David Osborne (Partner) | Criminal Defence | Read More >>
Former Director of Invaro Ltd sentenced
Terence Lindon was today sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court to six months' imprisonment, suspended for one year.
Date: 2nd Mar 2012 | By: David Osborne (Partner) | Fraud | Read More >>
Allied Deals Limited - action by the Serious Fraud Office
Yesterday afternoon, convicted fraudster, Virendra Rastogi was ordered to serve a seven year default sentence at Westminster Magistrates Court.
Date: 24th Feb 2012 | By: David Osborne (Partner) | Fraud | Read More >>
Fraudulent Scams and Phishing Tactics
Fraudulent scams are becoming ever more sophisticated and reflect the extent to which organised criminals have adapted their methods for the internet age. The following are examples of the “phishing” tactics being used:
Date: 10th Jan 2012 | By: David Osborne (Partner) | Fraud | Read More >>
Fraud Prosecutions by the Department of Work and Pensions
In England and Wales the Department’s Prosecution Division decides
whether cases submitted by FIS are suitable for prosecution and then
prosecute the case. Most cases are heard by a Magistrates Court,
although the more serious cases are usually referred to Crown Court.
Prosecution Division provides advice and guidance to investigators
throughout the investigative and prosecuting process. They do not
conduct any part of the investigation but advise on the investigator’s
obligations, evidential requirements and any appropriate charges.
whether cases submitted by FIS are suitable for prosecution and then
prosecute the case. Most cases are heard by a Magistrates Court,
although the more serious cases are usually referred to Crown Court.
Prosecution Division provides advice and guidance to investigators
throughout the investigative and prosecuting process. They do not
conduct any part of the investigation but advise on the investigator’s
obligations, evidential requirements and any appropriate charges.
Date: 12th Oct 2011 | By: David Osborne (Partner) | Fraud | Read More >>
The use of technology in the preparation and presentation of criminal cases
The sheer volume of information in complex fraud or conspiracy cases often makes it difficult for a lawyer to prepare a coherent strategy or to organise arguments and present them in an effective manner.
Date: 30th Sep 2011 | By: David Osborne (Partner) | Fraud | Read More >>
Prosecutions by the Serious Fraud Office
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) was established in April 1988. They have been responsible for the investigation and prosecution of some of the biggest frauds in British history.
Date: 29th Sep 2011 | By: David Osborne (Partner) | Fraud | Read More >>
Electronic Presentation of Evidence in Serious Fraud Cases
Over recent years the major prosecuting authorities have made extensive use of advanced graphics and electronic presentation techniques to present their cases simply and attractively. The defence case is often far more cautious and, in general, defence lawyers have been slow to take advantage of the same techniques.
Date: 12th Sep 2011 | By: David Osborne (Partner) | Fraud | Read More >>
Applications to Remove Disqualification
Applications to remove disqualification may be made under S.42 Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988. The earliest date at which a disqualified person may apply depends on the period of disqualification.
Date: 2nd Sep 2011 | By: David Osborne (Partner) | Motoring Offences | Read More >>
Quality Assurance Scheme-Advocacy
That anyone thought they could throw together lawyers from different parts of the profession and expect them to agree on how the quality of advocacy could be assured is a triumph of optimism over reason.
Date: 9th Aug 2011 | By: David Osborne (Partner) | Criminal Defence | Read More >>
Department of Work and Pensions Fraud
If the Department of Work and Pensions put half as much effort and resources into preventing fraud as they do in prosecuting it, it might well save the taxpayer a great deal of money.
Date: 6th Aug 2011 | By: David Osborne (Partner) | Fraud | Read More >>
European Arrest Warrants and their use in serious fraud
On 27 July 2011 Richard Pollett, a suspect in an alleged Ponzi Fraud scheme, was returned from Spain and now faces a prosecution brought by the Serious Fraud Office.
Date: 1st Aug 2011 | By: David Osborne (Partner) | Fraud | Read More >>
