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Opus Law successfully defend Chartered Accountant in disciplinary proceedings

Opus Law are delighted to report that they were able to obtain a favourable judgment following a disciplinary hearing before the tribunal of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA).

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Petherbridge Bassra release press release dated 10 January 2012

Petherbridge Bassra, a Bradford firm of Solicitors, have produced the highest fees for Criminal Law work in Yorkshire for the period 2010/2011 according to figures produced by the Legal Services Commission. The firm employs over 70 members of staff of which there are 20 fee earners dedicated to the provision of Criminal Defence services.

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David Golden joins the Opus Law team. Added 1 August 2011.

David Golden, a highly regarded fraud lawyer from Birmingham, has joined Opus Law. David will strengthen our commitment and services to our clients in the Midlands. David is a former barrister and is currently a Higher Courts Advocate who has specialised in fraud and serious criminal cases since the mid-1980’s.

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Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishing of Offenders Bill. Added 30 June 2011.

Ian Anderson, Solicitor at Opus Law and specialist in Criminal Defence; provides an article on the possible inroads the government and MOJ could make on the right to a free solicitor at the Police Station.

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The Bribery Act. Added 29 June 2011.

Corrine Manfield, a member of our Employment Law department, provides an article which contains an overview of the Act which is to come into force on 1 July 2011. 

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Interesting case published which deals with Police Station deadlines and police bail. Added 29 June 2011.

GMP v Hookway. A very important case in relation to police bail. Essentially, it has been held by the High Court that the custody clock continues when the detained person is released on bail. This decision will be appealed.

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The Bribery Act. Added 24 June 2011.

The much hyped Bribery Act will come into force on 1 July 2011. Opus Law provides below, links to the most up to date Ministry of Justice publications and guidance on the subject.

http://www.justice.gov.uk/downloads/guidance/making-reviewing-law/bribery-act-2010-guidance.pdf

http://www.justice.gov.uk/downloads/guidance/making-reviewing-law/bribery-act-2010-quick-start-guide.pdf

 

 

 

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