Stephen Sharp > Bivonas Law LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile
Bivonas Law LLP Offices
24 Cornhill
London
EC3V 3ND
England
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Stephen Sharp
Position
Partner
Career
Steve is an extremely experienced criminal lawyer who has specialised in white collar and business crime for over 30 years. He has defended cases brought by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), Department of Business Innovation and Skills (BIS), the Crown Prosecution Service Economic Crime Unit (ECU) and NHS Counter-Fraud Service.
Steve has dealt with cases involving complex financial fraud, bribery and corruption, the avoidance of tax through complex offshore investment structures, fraudulent trading, advanced fee and boiler room frauds, and money laundering. He has advised clients (including fellow professionals) in relation to investigations into financial crime including witnesses required to make statements to investigative agencies under compulsory powers.
Steve has written and lectured on many topical issues arising from White Collar Crime.
Memberships
Steve is a member of the Fraud Lawyers Association and the International Bar Association
Education
University of Southampton, LLB (Hons); College of Law, Chester, Law Society Finals.
Lawyer Rankings
London > Crime, fraud and licensing > Fraud: white-collar crime (advice to individuals)
Described as ‘first-rate, intellectual, and humble’ by its clients, Bivonas Law LLP’s dedicated white-collar crime practice stands out for its strong track record handling cross-border investigations. Advice to individuals regarding sanctions issues is another key pillar of the practice. Senior partner Antony Brown has a strong track record acting for individuals in organised crime proceedings and is hailed by clients as ‘top of his league’. As a ‘superb lawyer with a great tactical approach‘, Cindy Dorrington excels across fraud, money laundering, restraint orders, and proceeds of crime proceedings. Stephen Sharp is an seasoned litigator with notable experience in international fraud cases. Brown, Dorrington, and Sharp jointly oversee the practice. Roland Ellis specialises in complex fraud allegations, while Manraj Somal is routinely instructed by high-net-worth individuals facing UK agency investigations.