Noted for its dedicated Proceeds of Crime act team, Leeds-based O’Garra Cohen Cramer is best known for its expertise in the fraud, sexual offences, murder, and animal welfare spaces. John Goodwin leads the practice, with clients benefiting from his ‘formidable intellectual calibre’. Michael O’Garra is another key team member.
Testimonials
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‘John Goodwin is of formidable intellectual calibre but with a down-to-earth ability to communicate with clients, gain their trust, and give effective advice.’
‘John Goodwin is widely known as a solicitor of choice for organised crime groups nationally and internationally, as well as professional clients. He is regularly instructed by other firms in the most complex of frauds where his encyclopaedic knowledge of tax law across different jurisdictions is well known. He is approachable and above all listens to his clients. He is a tactical master.’
Work highlights
- Acted in a joint enterprise murder case, in which the client’s co-defendant was tried separately and was convicted of murder.
- Successfully acted to remove an account freezing order in the context of a multi-million pound investigation.