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Feb 01 2019

Bivonas Law is delighted to announce the appointment of Cindy Dorrington as managing partner with effect from 1 February 2019

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Continuing her exceptional career in criminal law spanning 22 years, Cindy Dorrington has accepted the position of managing partner at Bivonas Law LLP. Cindy joined Bivonas in 2012 and from the outset has played an active role in the development of the firm, whilst contemporaneously looking after her clients in some of the most complex… Read More

Nov 28 2018

Bivonas secure acquittal of company director in corruption trial

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On 27 November our client, a company director, was unanimously acquitted by a jury at Southwark Crown Court of a charge of conspiracy by FH Bertling Ltd to make corrupt payments to secure a freight forwarding contract in relation to the Jasmine Oil & Gas Project. The project concerned the construction of an offshore platform… Read More

Nov 14 2018

Ex-Deutsche Bank trader extradition to the UK

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Ex-Deutsche Bank trader Andreas Hauschild appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 20 October 2018 having been charged by the Serious Fraud Office with conspiracy to defraud in connection with the manipulation of the Euro Interbank Offered Rate (EURIBOR). He is accused of conspiring with others between 2005 and 2009 to make illegal profits from manipulating… Read More

Nov 05 2018

Chambers and Partners 2019 Edition

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Bivonas Law is pleased to announce that Anthony Hanratty has once again been ranked as a leading individual for Extradition in the latest edition of Chambers and Partners UK Guide. Anthony is described as “highly regarded for his expertise in extradition law, with notable expertise in cases concerning Russia and the CIS”. Sources say, “He… Read More

Oct 31 2018

Legal 500 2018 Edition

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The Legal 500 is an independent legal directory, which provides firm rankings based on client feedback, case portfolio, experience and legal market intelligence. Bivonas Law is pleased to continue to be ranked as a tier 1 firm for white-collar crime for the sixth successive year. The firm has also been recognised in the areas of… Read More

Oct 24 2018

Banksy – artist or vandal?

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There has long been debate over whether graffiti is art or just plain criminal damage. Banksy is arguably the most famous graffiti artist in the world with his pieces gaining worldwide acclaim but also attracting criticism with some believing that Banksy is simply a vandal. As his graffiti art draws contradicting opinions, his latest stunt… Read More

Sep 27 2018

Forum Bar – finally in force?

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The ‘forum bar’ was introduced into the Extradition Act 2003 by the Crime and Courts Act 2013 and came into force in October 2013. It was enacted following Theresa May’s decision to block the extradition of Gary McKinnon to the US and to redress the perceived imbalance in the UK/US extradition arrangements. The aim of… Read More

Aug 15 2018

The Brexit Effect: Uncertainty relating to pet passports leaves British pet owners in a state of outrage

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With one out of two British households owning a pet and around 250,000 British cats and dogs travelling to the EU every year, thousands of British pet owners, both resident and expat, are becoming increasingly concerned about the Brexit effect on their beloved furry friends. Currently, cats, dogs and ferrets are subject to special legislation… Read More

Aug 07 2018

M & B v Italy – leaving the door open for s2 arguments?

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On 16 July 2018 the divisional court handed down judgment in M & B v Italy [2018] EWHC 1808 (Admin) which has given extradition defence lawyers some hope when it comes to challenging the validity of warrants under s2 of the Extradition Act 2003 (“the Act”). For a long time it was established law that… Read More

Jul 25 2018

Theresa May’s Brexit negotiation team under serious pressure to make significant progress as businesses quit UK courts

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English courts have historically been the first choice for many companies to govern their contracts, with London being a top destination for companies to bring litigation. However, fears that Brexit now threatens the UK’s position and the dominance of the legal sector continue to cause serious concern according to new research published this week. A… Read More