Russell Cooke Bedford Row Holborn

About Edward

I am looking forward to applying the knowledge I have gained during my legal studies, and in working in a department that is renowned for its excellent client care.

Edward joined Russell-Cooke in March 2023.

Experience

  • Instructed by a multi-million turnover real estate investment company headquartered in Switzerland to provide advice in the UK and BVI following association with a high-value Ponzi scheme investigated / prosecuted in Southern Africa
  • Instructed by an international Group Human Resources and Administration Manager defrauded of almost $200,000 following investment in a Citizenship by Investment Scheme in the Caribbean
  • Instructed by a high-net worth individual following the seizure of £26.8 million of counterfeit luxury fashion items by Trading Standards
  • Instructed by a former medical professional and Belarussian national to provide advice on sanctions regime in Belarus and Financial Transactions in the UK
  • Instructed by an ultra-high net worth individual involved in the senior management of a leading distributer and wholesaler in the UAE, alleged to have contravened US sanctions imposed against a country in the Middle East, and prohibitions on currency circulation globally, to Appeal a large cash forfeiture order following a successful Application by HMRC

Memberships

  • Member of the Young Fraud Lawyers Association

Education

  • Read history of art at the University of Edinburgh and at Queen’s University in Canada, graduating with a first class degree
  • Studied the PGDL and LPC at BPP University

Edward's highlights

News

02.12.2024

‘Failure to prevent fraud’—statutory guidance

On 6 November 2024, the Home Office published the much awaited ‘failure to prevent fraud’ ('FTPF') offence guidance. In this article, associate Emily Russell...
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06.03.2024

Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023—latest update

Following publication of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 Regulations on 29 February...
Frances Murrey, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, crime and financial team. Emily Russell Edward Griffin
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05.02.2024

I have been served with an Account Freezing Order—what happens to my UK visa?

Partner Frances Murray and associate Emily Russell from financial crime along with immigration associate Harry Yu explore the...
Frances Murrey, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, crime and financial team. Emily Russell Harry Yu Edward Griffin
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