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Robert Berg
Work Department
Crime.
Position
Partner representing clients in major criminal prosecutions including fraud, murder and money – laundering and drug trafficking. Notable cases: successful defence of Nicholas Van Hoogstraten, Appeal of Warren Blackwell. Representing a victim in the Grenfell inquiry. Instructed in several major fraud and international bribery investigations, a trial involving large scale control of prostitutes and money laundering and a trial involving conspiracy to supply in excess of 200 kilos of cocaine. Robert is also representing clients in connection with the current SFO Rolls Royce investigation, an international investigation by French Police into the recovery of a substantial hoard of ancient gold coins and in an extradition request by France on a case involving an £8m fraud in France.
Robert is widely regarded as a litigator of great integrity with an uncompromising commitment to the interests of his clients who hold him in high esteem.
He has a solid reputation for dealing with serious crime such as high-value money laundering, international drug trafficking, murder, serious violent offences and sexual offences. Robert also has extensive experience of extradition matters, mutual legal assistance and international cooperation investigations. With over forty years’ experience in the most high-profile criminal cases, Robert is well regarded for his fierce devotion to achieving the best possible outcome for his clients and handles his cases with the upmost tactical skill. As a Higher Courts Advocate (Criminal) Robert regularly represents defendants charged with the most serious offences, has conducted jury trials and appeared before the Court of Appeal.
Robert has also completed a post-graduate course in Forensic Medicine and has featured in newspapers, TV and Radio and has contributed to write scripts for criminal dramas including the popular cult series Line of Duty.
Robert is an appointed member of the Law 100 Panel for The Times newspaper. Robert also advises individuals employed by a UK-listed company in respect of allegations of bribery and corruption and regularly deals with cases attracting national media interest.
Career
Trained Scott Winter & Co; qualified 1978; partner 1992. Developed specialist practice in criminal law.
Languages
Hebrew.
Memberships
LCCSA; SAHCA.
Education
Edgware School; College of Law.
Leisure
Cycling.
Lawyer Rankings
London > Crime, fraud and licensing > Crime: general
(Hall of Fame)The general crime team at Janes Solicitors is experienced in cases involving EncroChat, high-profile extradition matters, drug offences, fraud, and violent offences. The team is led by Robert Berg
, who is recommended by clients for his ‘decades of experience‘, and regularly acts on serious crime matters such as high-profile money laundering, sexual offences, and international drug trafficking. Other key team members include James Mullion, who is adept at advising clients on fraud and regulatory matters and whose recent work includes representing Gianluigi Torzi, who was allegedly involved in fraud on the Vatican City State. Fiona Gavriel is experienced in complex business and financial crime. Associates Alex Mincoff and Alex Chapman are also notable names within the team.