Business Details
31 Years
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Trusted Criminal Defence & Civil Litigation Solicitors
Stokoe Partnership is a London and Manchester-based multi-disciplinary practice specialising in criminal defence and civil litigation. With decades of combined experience, our team represents clients in complex cases involving fraud, white-collar crime, cybercrime, and international disputes. Recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers as a leading firm, we are praised for our relentless rigour, client-centric approach, and success in high-profile matters.Our expertise extends to judicial reviews, asset forfeiture, and regulatory compliance, supported by global partnerships enabling cross-border legal solutions. We maintain offices in Central London, Manchester, and East London, serving both domestic and international clients with unwavering dedication to excellence and client advocacy.
Services
Criminal Defence
Civil Litigation
Fraud Cases
Corporate Investigations
Judicial Reviews
Asset Forfeiture
Regulatory Compliance
Extradition
Tax Evasion Fraud
Cyber Crime
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in criminal and civil litigation.
- Our firm is consistently ranked in The Legal 500 and Chambers guides.
- We provide immediate court response capabilities for urgent matters.
- Our team handles international cases with expert cross-border collaboration.
- We combine relentless rigour with a client-focused approach to advocacy.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Excellent results
Highly ranked
International expertise
Relentless rigour
Client-focused advocacy
Services
Criminal Defence
We provide robust criminal defence for serious and organised crime cases, including fraud, cybercrime, and extradition. With recognition from Chambers as a dedicated boutique, we handle matters prosecuted by bodies like the SFO and HMRC. Our lawyers combine relentless advocacy with strategic insight to secure acquittals, dismissals, or reduced sentences for clients facing domestic or international charges.
Civil Litigation
Our civil litigation team manages complex disputes, including fraud, insolvency, and international arbitrations. Ranked in The Legal 500, we pursue claims with rigorous analysis and tactical precision. Services include injunctions, asset recovery, and commercial contract disputes, delivered through a partner-led model ensuring continuity and expertise at every case stage.
Judicial Reviews
We challenge unlawful decisions by public authorities, focusing on human rights breaches and procedural unfairness. Expertise includes police actions, CPS decisions, and regulatory disputes. Timely intervention ensures compliance with strict deadlines, with a track record of landmark rulings in closed hearings and disclosure-related appeals.
Asset Forfeiture
Our specialists handle civil forfeiture and restraint orders under POCA, defending against confiscation and challenging unlawful asset seizures. We secure favourable outcomes in high-value cases involving HMRC, NCA, and international enforcement agencies, leveraging technical knowledge to protect client assets through proactive legal strategies.
Extradition
We defend extradition requests from EU and non-EU jurisdictions, combining technical expertise with global networks. Recent successes include defeating a Czech Republic request and challenging politically motivated charges. Our approach prioritises early intervention to prevent surrender, with a focus on human rights and proportionality arguments.
People
Bambos Tsiattalou
Founder
With over 25 years in criminal law, Bambos Tsiattalou specialises in fraud and regulatory cases. He is ranked in Chambers as a 'fearless' advocate and leads high-profile international matters, including cryptocurrency fraud and extradition defences.
Maria Theodoulou
Partner
Maria focuses on corporate crime and disclosure failures, contributing to regulatory reform debates. Recognised in The Legal 500, she handles complex fraud and data protection cases, with recent articles on surveillance law in The Times.
Richard Cannon
Partner
A financial crime specialist, Richard advises on FCA investigations, cryptocurrency regulation, and extradition cases. He has commented on Monzo's AML failings and represented clients in the cum-ex tax fraud litigation, bringing technical expertise to complex white-collar matters.
Ernest Aduwa
Partner
Ernest handles serious crime, cyber fraud, and appeal work. Ranked for 'bold and consistent' advocacy, he recently succeeded in overturning a client's extradition order and advises on emerging legal tech risks, including AI misuse in litigation.
Amjid Jabbar
Partner
Amjid specialises in fraud and regulatory compliance, with a focus on Unexplained Wealth Orders. He has challenged SFO tactics in landmark cases and contributes to legal publications on economic crime legislation, combining strategic thinking with courtroom tenacity.
Questions
What areas of law does Stokoe Partnership Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in criminal defence, civil litigation, fraud investigations, extradition, judicial reviews, and asset forfeiture, with particular expertise in white-collar crime and regulatory compliance.
Do you handle international cases?
Yes, we represent clients globally, with established partnerships enabling cross-border collaboration in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Are your services available on legal aid?
We offer legal aid for qualifying criminal defence cases, alongside private fee-paying arrangements for civil litigation and specialist advisory work.
What recognition has the firm received?
We are ranked in Chambers UK and The Legal 500 for crime and fraud, described as 'tough and fearless' with 'exceptional client commitment' in recent editions.
How do you approach complex fraud cases?
We combine forensic analysis with strategic defence planning, leveraging our team's deep regulatory knowledge to challenge evidence and secure dismissals or reduced penalties.
