Paul Spreadborough

Year of Call: 2002

Specialist practice areas: Serious Crime, Criminal/Civil Fraud, Health & Safety, Inquests & Public Inquiries

Criminal Defence and Prosecution.

Instructed in matters of serious criminal conduct including, murder, armed robbery, fraud, money laundering, kidnap, arson with intent to endanger life, drugs, sex and general criminal matters.

Appearances in the Magistrates’ and Crown Courts, Court of Appeal and High Court. 

Instructed to advise and represent in professional disciplinary and regulatory proceedings.

Experience in dealing with education statutory appeals and other rights of access hearings.

Notable Recent Cases

R v Ali – Successfully defended against allegations of conspiracy to kidnap and cause grievous bodily harm.

R v Ketchiemi – Successfully defended against allegation of conspiracy to defraud £47m, conspiracy to launder proceeds of crime.

R v Hirsi – Allegation of series of 35 armed robberies on bookmakers and other establishments.