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BSQ Awarded Lexcel Mark of Excellence
Berkeley Square Solicitors are pleased to confirm that the practice has been awarded a Lexcel mark by the Law Society.
![VP v Lithuania – EAW challenges face further hurdles](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d81597356d96629b8584c66/1570442431629-348V58I2NOBZ8T8Y76W4/Extradition+2.jpg)
VP v Lithuania – EAW challenges face further hurdles
In 2015 the Government responded to criticism over a number of controversial cases where UK subjects extradited under the EAW faced lengthy pre-trial detention by amending the Extradition Act 2003 (see BSQ blog).
![Daniel Godden represents Darryl Rowe in HIV GBH Allegation](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d81597356d96629b8584c66/1570440749781-CBPPV980DE4UTO46Q7NR/court+door.jpg)
Daniel Godden represents Darryl Rowe in HIV GBH Allegation
Berkeley Square Solicitors partner has been instructed to represent Darryl Rowe.
![Berkeley Square Partner Instructed in Murder Investigation](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d81597356d96629b8584c66/1570440431438-07P0K4V249US8XYODNM6/shutterstock_38742412+shrunk+law+courts.jpg)
Berkeley Square Partner Instructed in Murder Investigation
Berkeley Square partner Goran Stojsavljevic has been instructed to represent one of the Accused in a multi-handed murder prosecution.
![Crown Court Acquittal for Private Crime Department](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d81597356d96629b8584c66/1570439776189-F9KEUB04N4C5Y0FHU4R9/criminal+defence+lawyer.jpg)
Crown Court Acquittal for Private Crime Department
Berkeley Square Solicitors can report a third successive acquittal in recent weeks for our private client crime department.
![Drugs Investigation Discontinued After BSQ Partner's Intervention](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d81597356d96629b8584c66/1570439368617-QU4XHU4YO5EA87ZR584Z/police+station+1.jpg)
Drugs Investigation Discontinued After BSQ Partner's Intervention
Following representations from BSQ partner Dan Godden on behalf of a private youth client the police have discontinued an investigation into drugs possession and supply offences.
![Private Client Acquittal in Assault Trial](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d81597356d96629b8584c66/1570438996747-C3G5QL7Y005QZV419VGE/scales+-+confiscation+orders.jpg)
Private Client Acquittal in Assault Trial
In court proceedings before a central London Magistrates Court Berkeley Square Solicitors have secured another acquittal for our private client department, which specialises in defending professionals of good character.
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Another Acquittal for Berkeley Square's Private Client Department
Berkeley Square's private clients is pleased to announce another success for our private criminal department.
![Berkeley Square Solicitors Negotiate Favourable Confiscation Settlement](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d81597356d96629b8584c66/1570117789202-7YA382O17QR3FWHB1EZD/tax+fraud+lawyer.jpg)
Berkeley Square Solicitors Negotiate Favourable Confiscation Settlement
Berkeley Square Solicitors partner Goran Stojsavljevic successfully represented a client in complex confiscation proceedings following a conviction in a £3m fraudulent trading prosecution.
Community Sentence Imposed on Berkeley Square Solicitors Client Criticised in National Media as Too Lenient
The sentence imposed on a Berkeley Square solicitor’s client following a conviction for possessing indecent images has been criticised in the Daily Mirror as excessively lenient.
![Indecent Images Investigation Discontinued](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d81597356d96629b8584c66/1570116976149-SC9RLNJAKQMZO666GT24/internet.jpg)
Indecent Images Investigation Discontinued
Following a lengthy investigation, a Berkeley Square solicitors client was today issued with a notice of no further action.
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Acquittal in Assault Trial For Private Client Defence Department – Professional Defendant of Good Character Vindicated
Berkeley Square Solicitors private client defence department can report the acquittal of two young professionals cleared of common assault.
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Daniel Godden Listed in Legal 500 Leading Individuals for Crime
Berkeley Square Solicitors partner Daniel Godden has been named as a leading individuals for criminal defence in the Legal 500.
![Berkeley Square Solicitors Instructed In Ground-breaking Internet Fishing Fraud Investigation](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d81597356d96629b8584c66/1570115843802-2XHZKHEM15JQROZMA51I/red+button+keyboard.jpg)
Berkeley Square Solicitors Instructed In Ground-breaking Internet Fishing Fraud Investigation
Berkeley Square Solicitors have been instructed in one of the most complex computer crime investigations ever conducted by the NCA.
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Daniel Godden Writes on Lord Hanningfield Acquittal for Solicitors Journal
Daniel Godden acted as solicitor for Lord Hanningfield in his recent high profile acquittal
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Competition Appeal Tribunal Preliminary Issue Hearing Concludes
A two-day Competition Appeal Tribunal hearing featuring Berkeley Square clients UKRS Ltd has concluded.
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Contested Indian Extradition Proceedings Adjourn
After a 5-day hearing Berkeley Square Solicitors Indian extradition challenge has adjourned.
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Indian Extradition Challenge Commences
Berkeley Square Solicitors represent both requested persons in contested extradition proceedings involving an extradition request from the Government of India.
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Press Release by UKRS Ltd – 23rd July 2
Berkeley Square clients UKRS Ltd have today issued this press release concerning their ongoing claim before the Competition Appeal Tribunal against the NSAR.
![Berkeley Square Clients Competition Act Claim Listed for Preliminary Hearing](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d81597356d96629b8584c66/1570113447555-K0I115D3LTTDX2XO3OJF/court+door.jpg)
Berkeley Square Clients Competition Act Claim Listed for Preliminary Hearing
The preliminary issue raises an interesting point of competition case law concerning the status of non-statutory private entities engaged in regulatory activity.