Stokoe Partnership Solicitors is home to ‘a very experienced team’ which is instructed in some of the largest drug conspiracy cases across multiple jurisdictions. Department head Bambos Tsiattalou boasts extensive knowledge of organised crime-related matters, and has recently advised on Encrochat and money laundering-related work. Praised as a ’tenacious lawyer’, Maria Theodoulou is noted for her track record in defending drug and firearm charges. Other key names in the practice include Richard Cannon, experienced in national security cases, and Amjid Jabbar, who is hailed as ‘an incredibly intelligent lawyer’. Brian Swan often defends clients accused of drug manufacturing or distribution.
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- 'Very experienced team delivering great results and 100% commitment to their clients. Thoughtful instruction of counsel to ensure the best match-up of skills that are required in each matter.'
- 'Huge experience in this field here, backed up by very able more junior solicitors. Personal approach, fight everything, massive combined knowledge, excellent results for clients.'
- 'Bambos Tsiattalou has legendary judgement and is an amazing rainmaker.'
- 'Maria Theodorou has excellent communication skills. She truly understands the client's concerns and can easily build rapport and trust. A tenacious lawyer.'
- 'Stokoe Partnership is a class outfit. The standard of their work is excellent and all cases, without fail, are prepared thoroughly and with the client's best interests at the centre.'
- 'The team is well-resourced and communication is also open and effective.'
- 'Amjid Jabbar is an incredibly clever lawyer and astute tactician.'
- 'Their specialised expertise is tirelessly and inexhaustibly put at their clients' disposal.'
Abigail Ashford is a stand out individual. She is exceptional when it comes to client care and engaging with clients, including very vulnerable clients.'
'Abigail Ashford leaves no stone unturned when it comes to case preparation, going the extra mile for each and every client, no matter the case or the relative low level nature.'
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Practice head
Bambos Tsiattalou
Other key lawyers
Maria Theodoulou; Richard Cannon;Amjid Jabbar; Brian Swan