England - South West • Crime, fraud and licensing

Michelmores LLP

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Michelmores LLP retains a core focus on commercial litigation connected with financial crime, including areas of overlap with investigations conducted by the police and regulators. The team is differentiated by the presence of specialised barrister Andrew Oldland KC, who previously held a number of senior regulatory and prosecution roles, including standing counsel to HMRC. Another key practitioner is Sara Chisholm-Batten, who leads the private wealth disputes practice, and regularly undertakes international enforcement work. Core non-contentious work for the group includes drafting ABC policies and procedures.

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  • ‘The team is innovative and always well informed of current developments.’

  • ‘The partner I know is an exceptional individual, with excellent personal skills, and good at spotting the central point in any matter he handles.’

Key clients

  • AIFCA
  • Bijou Weddings
  • Freedom Finance Global PLC
  • Saba Park Services UK Limited
  • W Stevenson & Sons Ltd
  • Clinton Devon Estates

Work highlights

  • Representing Bijou Weddings in a case against the Competition & Markets Authority concerning cancellations and refunds following the cancellation of the 2020 wedding season due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Andrew Oldland KC

Other key lawyers

Jonathan Kitchin, Sara Chisholm-Batten