At QEB Hollis Whiteman, recent work for the group includes Paul Raudnitz KC defending an individual charged with multiple counts of confidence fraud and money laundering, having allegedly posed as a wealthy aristocrat in order to obtain loans from private investors. Sean Larkin KC has an excellent reputation for handling a broad spectrum of very high-profile, complex financial crime cases, and is adept at prosecuting and defending directors and corporate entities. Turning to the juniors, Jennifer Newcomb prosecuted two individuals charged with false representation, money laundering and abuse of position after submitting fake invoices to suppliers while working at the London office of a prominent US law firm.
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