TEL: 020 7734 9700
including 24 HOUR POLICE STATION ADVICE
WESTGATE HOUSE, 9 HOLBORN, LONDON EC1N 2LL
RAYMOND SHAW
Partner (Admitted 1996)
Email: raymond.shaw@sgk-solicitors.co.uk
Secure email: raymond.shaw@sgksolicitors.cjsm.net
Direct dial: 020 xxx xxxx
Raymond is head of our private client department and his practice encompasses serious crime of all types.
Raymond brings the same meticulous commitment to every client, no matter the nature of the charges they face. His personable manner puts clients and witnesses at ease, allowing him to build trust and get to the root of matters quickly. He has the judgment to identify the key points in a case and the communication skills necessary to explain often complex issues in a manner that allows clients to make informed choices.
Raymond has particular experience in advising and defending fraud and related financial offences. This experience extends to the SFO, HMRC and CPS specialist fraud units as well as advising clients facing FCA and CMA investigations. Raymond’s clients frequently face criminal matters complicated by parallel civil proceedings. Raymond has completed the ACFE Certified Fraud Examiner qualification, bringing to his practice a unique insight and understanding of how investigative and prosecutorial agencies approach their work. Raymond acts as a supervisor for Very High Cost Case legal aid work (the very largest legal aid cases).
In addition to his financial crime expertise, Raymond has particular experience in:
- Contempt of Court proceedings;
- football related investigations, acting for the former chairman of a Premier League club, a solicitor advising footballers and their agents, a well known comedian arrested following a football related stunt and a Premier League footballer facing assault allegations;
- international child abduction cases;
- allegations of domestic violence, coercion and control, or harassment;
- conspiracy;
Supplementing his traditional criminal defence practice, Raymond also advises:
- victims of crime guiding them through a stressful and complex process, pressing the police and CPS to act more effectively in cases where clients are receiving an inadequate response;
- Professionals - doctors, dentists, solicitors, IFAs and other professionals facing professional disciplinary investigations, particularly those with potential criminal liability;
- clients seeking the removal of biometric and data records available to the police for disclosure during DBS or enhanced DBS checks.
Outside his client work, Raymond is a former President of the London Criminal Courts Solicitors Association and has represented defence solicitors in negotiations and meetings with Government, the senior Judiciary, the leadership of the CPS and the Bar.
“Raymond Shaw – a highly experienced litigator who is diligent, creative and devoted to his clients. He is a pleasure to work with and is tactically astute”
Legal 500 2022
"Raymond Shaw is a good defence lawyer who shows judgement, confidence and clear thinking."
Chambers and Partners 2022
"He demonstrates excellent client care and superb attention to detail. He is an excellent tactician who provides sensible pragmatic advice."
Chambers and Partners 2022
"He is amazing at dealing with people who are having their first interaction with the law."
Chambers and Partners 2021
‘Raymond Shaw is very knowledgeable and tactically astute. Fantastic client care with a young client facing a very serious charge and his very worried parents were handled with skill. Nothing is left to chance’
Legal 500 2021
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"Thank you for all your support… [and] for providing reassurance through the process. I have found your advice and calming style really helpful throughout the long time this has taken"
"It is terrifying to realise how close we can all come to a wrongful conviction. Worst of all, this process has ripped me apart from my family. I am looking forward to … rebuilding my life with my wife and young children. I thank my legal team at Shaw Graham Kersh, in particular Raymond Shaw"
2022 Trading Standards v B, Southwark Crown Court
Representing a director, one of 9 accused of conspiracy to defraud multiple customers of millions in respect of a ‘Magic Box’ said to improve energy efficiency, reduce energy use and produce save on heating bills.
2020 Grenfell Tower Inquiry
Representing a former employee of a company at the heart of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.
2020 Contempt of Court, CACD
Representing a barrister accused of contempt of Court in respect of the onward disclosure of a contentious document produced during the appeal process.
2020 International Freezing order, Queens Bench Division
Representing a financial services company and its main director, in connection with an international freezing order resulting from allegations of fraud and the loss of millions of pounds of invested funds. In the process uncoveri.ng apparent fraud by those seeking the Order against our client.
2020 Dorset Police matter
Advising a director facing allegations of harassment against fellow directors after being the victim of blackmail in the context of a battle for boardroom control of a company securing funding for large scale environmental projects.
2020 B Metropolitan Police
Advising client under investigation as part of the wave of arrests involving Encrochat or PGP encrypted devices.
