Stokoe Partnership Solicitors retains leading firm status in the Chambers UK Guide for Crime and POCA.
In relation to Crime, Chambers notes we are a “dedicated criminal defence boutique noted for its expert handling of serious crime cases” and “good outfit with lawyers who are all tenacious and willing to go out of their way to help others.”
Bambos Tsiattalou retains his Band 2 ranking and the Guide describes him as “thorough, dedicated and incredibly knowledgeable“.
In relation to POCA, we are ranked Band 2 and recognised as “respected criminal defence practitioners with wide-ranging POCA experience”, and a source notes we are “excellent in this field, with a vast wealth of POCA experience”.
We are further described as “phenomenal and famous for the range of criminal clients”. Another source adds: “The team are understanding and had our interests at heart. They really care and were professional from the moment we met.”
Bambos Tsiattalou, Amjid Jabbar and Brian Swan are all recognised as leading experts for POCA.
Bambos is described as “very determined and dedicated to the cause“, and is known for having “real instinct for big-ticket POCA litigation.”
Chambers notes: “Amjid is always available, he works ferociously hard and clients love the fact that he is absolutely committed. He is an absolute star for restraint and the associated confiscations”, and he “is very hard-working and a pleasure to work with.”
Brian praised as “absolutely dedicated to POCA cases“, and “brilliant.” He is also commended as being a “calming presence and … a good person to have on your side.”
A link to Stokoe’s profile on the Chambers website can be found here.