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On 19th April 2018 there was an announcement, for the purposes of Article 7 of EU Regulation 596/2014, that the SFO had informed Ultra Electronic Holdings plc (“Ultra Electronics”), that they had opened a criminal investigation into suspected corruption in the conduct of business in Algeria by its subsidiaries, employees and associated persons. This action […]

Kangs Solicitors have successfully opposed, on behalf of a client, an application by the National Crime Agency (the ‘NCA’) for a Serious Crime Prevention Order (‘SCPO’). Frances Murray of Kangs Solicitors outlines the events. What is a Serious Crime Prevention Order? | Kangs National SCPO Defence Solicitors The NCA can apply to the Crown Court […]

Last week, Police conducted the largest ever seizure of cocaine in Europe, with an estimated street value of hundreds of millions of pounds, resulting in six arrests. Investigations are continuing. Hamraj Kang of Kangs Solicitors reports on the circumstances. The Circumstances | Kangs Drug Offences Defence Team The haul, weighing 8.74 tonnes, was concealed in […]

In April 2018, at Greater Manchester Magistrates’ Court, a home improvements company (‘the company’) was fined and ordered to pay costs after a worker fell from a garage roof sustaining extremely serious injuries. Amandeep Murria of Kangs Solicitors sets out the circumstances. The Circumstances | Kangs Solicitors Health and Safety Team The Court heard that […]

Committing perjury is a serious offence, conviction for which is likely to result in a prison sentence. Cagin Husnu of Kangs Solicitors outlines the basics of the offence.   What is Perjury? | Kangs Criminal Offence Advisory Team Statutory Definition. Section 1 (1) Perjury Act 1911 provides:  ‘If any person lawfully sworn as a witness […]

The Insolvency Service has reported that Company Director Disqualification Orders have been made against Mr Stanford and Mr Schubert. Mr Stanford was disqualified for eleven years arising from his conduct as director of Cerys-Angharad Ltd (Cerys) and Ifonic Plc (Ifonic) and Mr Schubert was disqualified for six years as the result of  his conduct as […]