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25 Bedford Row Offices
LONDON
WC1R 4HD
England
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Samantha Riggs
Position
Sam is an established leading junior advising and defending corporate and individual defendants in complex fraud, regulatory investigations and prosecutions. She has extensive experience in environmental crime with particular expertise in waste management / environmental permitting / water / statutory nuisance.
Sam often advises pre-charge, is accustomed to taking a pro-active approach at the outset of proceedings, is skilled in taking pre-trial challenges including legality of search warrants, abuse of process and technical issues arising from the Environmental Regulations. She is experienced in restraint, confiscation and enforcement receivership acting on behalf of defendants and interested third parties. Civil background and experienced in appeals in the VAT Tribunal, before PINs on permit appeals and civil enforcement by the Environment Agency in the High Court. Other regulatory work includes health and safety, food safety, trading standards. Experienced in judicial review.
A team player who inspires confidence and described as “a fierce and fearless barrister whom it is good to have on your side”. Incredibly hard working, with an eye for detail, great tactician and her technical understanding is simply outstanding. Experienced in working with experts.
Career
Called 1996.
Memberships
- Criminal Bar Association
- Member of the Female Fraud Forum
- Fraud Lawyers Association
- Proceeds of Crime Lawyers Association
- Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers
- United Kingdom Environmental Law Association
- Chartered Institution of Wastes Management
- Private Prosecutors’ Association
Education
- University of London, BA (Hons) History, 1994
- City University, Diploma In Law, 1995
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Environment
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 1Samantha Riggs – 25 Bedford Row ‘Samantha is fantastic. She is incredible on the details and formidable in court. Brilliant with clients.‘
London Bar > Fraud: crime
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2Samantha Riggs – 25 Bedford Row ‘Samantha is great at finding an angle and is very good with clients. She is tenacious and has a cool, calm demeanour when on her feet.’