Liani Holland

0207 604 5656 / lianiholland@psplaw.co.uk

Liani Holland

Home

Archive for "Criminal Defence"

Liani Holland

Paralegal

Liani is an accredited police station representative and assistant to Greg Powell in our Trade Union Criminal Defence Department. She has worked in criminal defence law since 1984 and joined Powell Spencer & Partners in August 2004.

Liani is noted for her sound judgement and excellent client care skills. During her many years of experience in criminal and trade union litigation she has worked with clients being investigated for, or facing charges, ranging from the least serious to the most grave. She most regularly represents those being investigated for offences alleged to have been committed in the course of their employment particularly within the rail industry. These are often for matters like assault, theft or fraud but also include Misconduct in Public Office and contrary to the Health & Safety Act 1974.

Her knowledge of the lesser known Railway Byelaws means that she can sometimes identify a defence that would not normally be available to a suspect. When representing clients she always has in mind how her advice may impact upon concurrent or future disciplinary proceedings.

Additionally, Liani has considerable experience in representing pilots and airline cabin crew referred to her after being arrested for excess alcohol offences contrary to the Railway and Transport Safety Act 2003.

Liani is also often asked to represent Licensed Taxi Drivers in appeals to their licencing authorities and related matters.

Client Testimonials

I just want to thank you for all your support over the last few years, you made a stressful time easier to manage, your advice personally at the police station and throughout has been very reassuring. You were the right person to have in my corner and I couldn’t have asked for a nicer lady to represent me.

— Mr. J

I cannot thank you enough Liani for your patience and sound advice. I will always be grateful that the union put me in touch with you and that you have been with me all the way. My manager called me the day after I was found not guilty and I am now back to normal duties. God bless you

— Miss V

If I ever find myself on the wrong side of the law again you’d be the only person I’d want to call but I apologise for those late at night and weekend messages.

— Mr. R

Notable Cases

R-v-M & others [Nottingham Crown Court]

M was in charge of safety when a colleague working on the tracks was struck and killed by a train. M was prosecuted for failing to take reasonable care under the Health & Safety Act but acquitted following a trial.

R-v-L & others [Sheffield Crown Court]

L was one of two pilots charged, and subsequently acquitted of Misconduct in Public Office, along with two police officers. This related to the alleged misuse of a police helicopter. The pilots were said to have facilitated the making of footage by a third police officer who had pleaded guilty to filming naked members of the public from the helicopter. .

R-v-D & anor. [Central Criminal Court]

D was found not guilty of causing death by dangerous driving. The issue was whether D, and another driver who hit and fatally injured a man who was crossing the road, were racing one another at the time when their vehicles were travelling at speed one second a part.

@PSPLawUK

RT @JanetDaby Today I called on the Government to do more to help criminal legal aid solicitors. Despite the warm words from @MoJGovUK many smaller firms are struggling financially and Tory cuts are making this situation worse. My constituents deserve access to justice. @the_AYJ pic.twitter.com/ovf7m8F7l7

About 2 years ago from Powell Spencer's Twitter via Twitter for Android

RT @BarristerSecret NEW BLOGPOST: The Criminal Bar on strike - 9 Things You Need to Know thesecretbarrister.com/2022/0… #Action4Justice

About 2 years ago from Powell Spencer's Twitter via Twitter for Android

RT @lccsa Our colleagues at @TheCriminalBar have overwhelmingly voted for industrial action. 94.34% of the 1,908 members that voted have demanded the @MoJGovUK safeguard the long-term sustainability of the Criminal Bar, otherwise ‘no returns’ will commence on 11th April 2022. twitter.com/TheCriminalBar…

About 2 years ago from Powell Spencer's Twitter via Twitter for Android

RT @Barristerblog Statement from London Criminal Courts Solicitors Association @lccsa. Without a substantial funding increase now criminal legal aid solicitors face extinction. pic.twitter.com/olejNqBaBa

About 2 years ago from Powell Spencer's Twitter via Twitter for Android

RT @YourNHS2021 Still don't believe the NHS is being privatised? Watch the brilliant @stephenfry explain how close we are to becoming an American-type, for-profit, healthcare system! RT & spread the word! Join the fight at: yournhsneedsyou.com before it's too late ✊ pic.twitter.com/TVkmQNiomY

About 2 years ago from Powell Spencer's Twitter via Twitter for Android

Liani Holland

Director

Saloud joined Powell Spencer & Partners in August 2012 after graduating from Brunel University obtaining a first class degree in Economics. Saloud became a Partner in 2018.
Saloud is a qualified Costs Lawyer and leads the firm’s internal costs drafting and costs litigation department, ranging from legal aid to private client.

In recent years Saloud has established a very successful client base and receives instructions ranging from Top 100 firms to Sole Practitioners. Saloud specialises in legal aid costs and provides a wealth of experience with preparing claim forms, drafting bill of costs, complex high cost case plans, points of dispute and replies and advising on general billing procedures.

Saloud is a member of the Association of Costs Lawyers (ACL).

Saloud was appointed to the Legal Aid Agency's Review Panel as an Independent Costs Assessor in August 2021.

Professional Testimonials

Saloud is our cost draftsman and he has made a massive difference to the efficiency of this practice and my day to day working life! He has extensive knowledge of criminal legal aid billing and has been able to guide and advise all our staff in this area. He is easy to approach and friendly as well as incredibly efficient and hardworking. He provides an excellent level of service to our firm. I would not hesitate to recommend him.

— Shila Kesvari, Partner Of Edward Fail, Bradshaw & Waterson

Saloud Zaman receives my instructions in respect of preparing my criminal and prison law bills which are submitted to the Legal Aid Agency for assessment and payment. I would describe Saloud as having an encyclopaedic knowledge of the rules and guidance in respect of billing files correctly in accordance with the provisions as set out under the Legal Aid contract. Saloud's approach has always been professional yet approachable as he always provides solid and clear advice as and when required. Saloud is also exceptionally hardworking and very diligent. He provides a professional service throughout and comes highly recommended.

— Semin Taner, Associate Of Russell-Cooke Solicitors

I have no hesitation in recommending your services and am grateful for your knowledge, diligence and thoroughness in costing my files.

— Simon Grove, Partner Of JD Spicer Zeb Solicitors

I have instructed you to provide cost drafting services for my firm for over 18 months. Almost all the files I have sent you have been legally aided care cases. I have allowed you access to my firm's CCMS account to enable you to prepare and submit bills. I have been satisfied with the work you have done and continue to instruct you. I am a partner in my firm and have been a solicitor for over thirty years.

— Maurice Guyer, Partner Of Vickers & Co Solicitors

Contact A Solicitor Today

Contact Us

Find Us

Powell Spencer & Partners
270 Kilburn High Road
London NW6 2BY

Accreditations

Partners: Greg Powell, Zaman Legal Services Ltd (Directors: Sinead Zaman, Saloud Zaman)

All payments are made in Pound Sterling (£ GBP)

Kelvin Mowatt

by PSP-admin | Dec 14, 2018

0207 604 5618 / kelvinmowatt@psplaw.co.uk

Kelvin Mowatt

Home

Archive for "Criminal Defence"

Kelvin Mowatt

Solicitor

Kelvin has an extensive background in criminal litigation with clients facing prosecution for serious offences including burglary, serious assault (GBH), drugs supply and firearms possession.

Kelvin’s successes have been won in the Magistrate’s, Crown and Appellate courts. A notable recent case saw his client secure an acquittal in respect of 3 counts of assaulting a police officer. The defendant had in that case been arrested for suspected firearms offences as a high profile gang member. The instruction of an expert was crucial in challenging the injuries alleged by the complainant police officer and the expert’s findings supported a robust cross-examination of that witness at trial. Post-conviction successes include the case of a client who avoided a custodial term despite pleading guilty to a fraud valued at over £166,000 and another case where the mandatory minimum 3-year custodial term for domestic burglary was overturned at the Court of Appeal.

Kelvin regularly appears as an advocate in the London Magistrate’s Courts and his experience in these courts ensures an up to date awareness of the ever changing field of criminal law and makes him quick to identify potential defences and able to provide precise, tactical advice to clients.

An astute and effective police station representative Kelvin has experience providing robust pre-interview advice at the police investigatory stage. He regularly attends to represent clients accused of murder, fraud, drugs supply and firearms offences. The advice he has provided at this crucial pre-charge stage of proceedings has been pivotal in securing successful outcomes for clients. This includes the notable acquittal of a defendant at the Old Bailey who faced a life term of imprisonment for his involvement in gang related murder.

Kelvin has developed expertise in the highly technical area of road traffic law whilst working closely with the departmental head, Mark Troman. His successes in the road traffic courts relate to offences which include driving with excess alcohol, dangerous driving, speeding and ‘failing to give information as to the identity of a driver’ as the registered keeper of a vehicle. Kelvin’s successes in this field reflect a practitioner who understands the value of rigorous legal research and thorough consideration of a strategic approach. Kelvin understands the serious implications a driving disqualification can have on his clients.

Kelvin believes strongly that every individual facing prosecution should receive legal advice of the highest quality and his portfolio of successes are a testament to this ethos.

@PSPLawUK

About 2 years ago from Powell Spencer's Twitter via Twitter for Android

RT @BarristerSecret NEW BLOGPOST: The Criminal Bar on strike - 9 Things You Need to Know thesecretbarrister.com/2022/0… #Action4Justice

About 2 years ago from Powell Spencer's Twitter via Twitter for Android

Kelvin Mowatt

Director

Saloud is a member of the Association of Costs Lawyers (ACL).

Saloud was appointed to the Legal Aid Agency's Review Panel as an Independent Costs Assessor in August 2021.

Professional Testimonials

— Shila Kesvari, Partner Of Edward Fail, Bradshaw & Waterson

— Semin Taner, Associate Of Russell-Cooke Solicitors

I have no hesitation in recommending your services and am grateful for your knowledge, diligence and thoroughness in costing my files.

— Simon Grove, Partner Of JD Spicer Zeb Solicitors

— Maurice Guyer, Partner Of Vickers & Co Solicitors

Contact A Solicitor Today

Contact Us

Find Us

Powell Spencer & Partners
270 Kilburn High Road
London NW6 2BY

Accreditations

Partners: Greg Powell, Zaman Legal Services Ltd (Directors: Sinead Zaman, Saloud Zaman)

All payments are made in Pound Sterling (£ GBP)

Tina Donoghue

by PSP-admin | Dec 12, 2018

0207 604 5622 / tinadonoghue@psplaw.co.uk

Tina Donoghue

Home

Archive for "Criminal Defence"

Tina Donoghue

Solicitor

Tina joined Powell Spencer & Partners in 2003 after being called to the Bar in 2002. She later crossed qualified as a solicitor in 2008.

Tina has developed a practice in general crime encompassing a broad spectrum of offences in both the magistrates’ court and crown court. Her technical knowledge has seen her develop a particular specialism in confiscation and related proceedings under Proceeds of Crime Act within the firm.

Membership:

— LCCSA
— The Fraud Lawyers Association
— Proceeds of Crime Lawyers Association
— London Irish Lawyers Association

Client Testimonials

Tina, thank you for your clear advice and excellent preparation of my case.

— Anonymous

I would highly recommend Tina to anyone requiring legal advice/representation. I have been a client of Powell Spencer since 2012 and I have always found her to be exemplary in her conduct of business, quick to understand and extremely attentive to the smallest detail, which can make a huge difference to the outcome. Tina’s professionalism is second to none! First Class

— Anonymous

Tina, you have been there for me in our darkest days and will always be held in our hearts. I can honestly say without your help and support I don’t think I would be around today.

— Anonymous

Professional Testimonials

A committed solicitor with a keen eye for detail, impressive knowledge base (especially in financial crime and confiscation) and an ability to install trust and confidence in clients. You are always reassured that no stone is left unturned and that the case is fully prepared; she goes above and beyond for each and every client.

— Colin Witcher, Church Court Chambers, Legal 500

— Benjamin Hargreaves, Carmelite Chambers

Notable Cases

General Crime

R v K (Kingston Crown Court)

Conspiracy to commit robberies with four others. Client, who was of good character, successfully acquitted.

R v M (Blackfriars Crown Court)

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and mobile telephones at HMP Pentonville.

R v S (Ipswich Crown Court)

A trial involving six defendants for offences of kidnap, false imprisonment, GBH, burglary and possession of a bladed article.

R v S-W (Norwich Crown Court)

Client successfully acquitted after trial of an offence of ABH on prison officer.

R v T (Isleworth Crown Court)

A trial involving four defendants for an offence of robbery. Successful acquittal after a five day trial. Our client was of good character.

Proceeds of Crime Act

R v M (Swansea Crown Court)

A particularly complicated and sophisticated fraud for an offence conspiracy to defraud, with an estimated value of over £5 million. Confiscation proceedings followed under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 where the Crown sought a Confiscation Order with a benefit figure of nearly £4,000,000.00. After considered litigation by Tina a Confiscation Order was agreed between the parties with a benefit figure of £1,100,000.00 and a Nominal Order of £1.00 made.

R v H (Isleworth Crown Court)

Fraud of £57,000 by a Barclays Bank employee. Client sentenced to a suspended sentence.

R v S (Harrow Crown Court)

Client faced four offences under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. Proceedings were stayed for an abuse of process after legal argument.

R v O (The City of London Magistrates’ Court)

Client had £35,000.00 seized by the police. Contested forfeiture proceedings resulted in proceedings being discontinued.

R v R (WMC / RCJ)

Tina was instructed to represent a vulnerable defendant for enforcement proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. Proceedings had been ongoing for a significant period prior to instruction. The original Confiscation Order involved overseas martial assets. Tina successfully applied for a Certificate of Inadequacy at the Royal Courts of Justice and a Variation Order at Wood Green Crown Court. The defendant was not subject to the default sentence being imposed.

R v B (Colindale Police Station)

Tina was instructed in a cash seizure investigation contrary to the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. Successful representation resulted in the return of the cash.

R v C (Blackfriars Crown Court)

Successful variation to a Confiscation Order dated 2010 from Blackfriars Crown Court where the client was found to have assets totalling £114,000.00. Tina was not the solicitor for the original proceedings but had accepted the referral instructions for the enforcement proceedings. Tina successfully applied for a Variation Order in the proceedings regarding the outstanding sum of £98,000.00 and the proceedings were discontinued.

R v K (CCC)

The defendant was subject to confiscation proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 before the crown court. The Crown sought a confiscation order with a benefit figure of £16,500,000.00 and available assets of £1,400.00 with hidden assets. After considered litigation by Tina a Confiscation Order was agreed between the parties of £1,400.00 and no hidden assets.

R v B (HCC)

The defendant was subject to confiscation proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 before the crown court. The Crown sought a Confiscation Order with a benefit figure of £1,300.000.00 and available assets of £314,000.00. After considered litigation by Tina and instructed counsel a Confiscation Order in the sum of £60,000.00 was agreed between the parties.

R v O (SCC)

The defendant was subject to confiscation proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 before the crown court. The Crown sought a Confiscation Order with a benefit figure of £661,000.00 and available assets of £103,000.00 with hidden assets. After a contested hearing an order for £50,000.00 was made which included a hidden assets figure of £40,000.00.

R v Q – Harrow CCL

The defendant was subject to confiscation proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. Tina was not the solicitor for the substantive proceedings but accept instructions in the case. The Crown sought a Confiscation Order with a benefit figure of over £2.1 million and assets valued at £2 million. After considered litigation by Tina and counsel a Confiscation Order was agreed between the parties with a benefit figure of £22,000.00 and a Nominal Order of £1.00 was made.

@PSPLawUK

About 2 years ago from Powell Spencer's Twitter via Twitter for Android

RT @BarristerSecret NEW BLOGPOST: The Criminal Bar on strike - 9 Things You Need to Know thesecretbarrister.com/2022/0… #Action4Justice

About 2 years ago from Powell Spencer's Twitter via Twitter for Android

Tina Donoghue

Director

Saloud is a member of the Association of Costs Lawyers (ACL).

Saloud was appointed to the Legal Aid Agency's Review Panel as an Independent Costs Assessor in August 2021.

Professional Testimonials

— Shila Kesvari, Partner Of Edward Fail, Bradshaw & Waterson

— Semin Taner, Associate Of Russell-Cooke Solicitors

I have no hesitation in recommending your services and am grateful for your knowledge, diligence and thoroughness in costing my files.

— Simon Grove, Partner Of JD Spicer Zeb Solicitors

— Maurice Guyer, Partner Of Vickers & Co Solicitors

Contact A Solicitor Today

Contact Us

Find Us

Powell Spencer & Partners
270 Kilburn High Road
London NW6 2BY

Accreditations

Partners: Greg Powell, Zaman Legal Services Ltd (Directors: Sinead Zaman, Saloud Zaman)

All payments are made in Pound Sterling (£ GBP)

Martin Davidson

by PSP-admin | Dec 10, 2018

0207 604 5655 / martindavidson@psplaw.co.uk

Martin Davidson

Home

Archive for "Criminal Defence"

Martin Davidson

Senior Solicitor

Martin is a senior solicitor specialising in criminal defence work.

He joined Powell Spencer & Partners in 1997 and qualified as a solicitor in 1999. During the last 20 years, Martin has defended in a full range of criminal cases, including murder, conspiracies to commit fraud, money laundering, armed robberies, drugs importation, blackmail, kidnapping, public disorder and Road Traffic Act violations.

As a Higher Courts Advocate, Martin regularly appears in both the Crown Court and the Magistrates’ Court. He is an accomplished trial advocate and also acts for defendants in court martial hearings (both domestically and abroad) as well as advising and representing clients at police stations.

His practice encompasses both legal aid and private client work and he has built up a substantial client base over the years. He is also responsible for supervising staff and training prospective police station representatives.

Martin is a member of the London Criminal Courts Solicitors’ Association (LCCSA) and the Solicitors’ Association of Higher Court Advocates (SAHCA).

@PSPLawUK

About 2 years ago from Powell Spencer's Twitter via Twitter for Android

RT @BarristerSecret NEW BLOGPOST: The Criminal Bar on strike - 9 Things You Need to Know thesecretbarrister.com/2022/0… #Action4Justice

About 2 years ago from Powell Spencer's Twitter via Twitter for Android

Martin Davidson

Director

Saloud is a member of the Association of Costs Lawyers (ACL).

Saloud was appointed to the Legal Aid Agency's Review Panel as an Independent Costs Assessor in August 2021.

Professional Testimonials

— Shila Kesvari, Partner Of Edward Fail, Bradshaw & Waterson

— Semin Taner, Associate Of Russell-Cooke Solicitors

I have no hesitation in recommending your services and am grateful for your knowledge, diligence and thoroughness in costing my files.

— Simon Grove, Partner Of JD Spicer Zeb Solicitors

— Maurice Guyer, Partner Of Vickers & Co Solicitors

Contact A Solicitor Today

Contact Us

Find Us

Powell Spencer & Partners
270 Kilburn High Road
London NW6 2BY

Accreditations

Partners: Greg Powell, Zaman Legal Services Ltd (Directors: Sinead Zaman, Saloud Zaman)

All payments are made in Pound Sterling (£ GBP)

Sandra Riordan

by PSP-admin | Dec 7, 2018