Andrew Oldland

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Call: November 1990 – Inner Temple
Education: London School of Economics (Analytical & Descriptive Economics), City University (Diploma in Law) Inns of Court School of law

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Area of Practice: Criminal Law Barrister

A criminal specialist with a particular interest in fraud and the proceeds of crime cases, but with extensive experience in the full range of criminal work including murders and serious sexual offences cases. Also specialises in inquests and has substantial experience of police disciplinary proceedings. A Recorder with a certificate to sit in crime.

Fraud

I have extensive experience of defending and prosecuting in fraud cases. These cases have included offences under the Companies Acts, international banking frauds and high yield investment frauds.

Proceeds of Crime

I have extensive experience of restraint and confiscation proceedings in the High Court and the Crown Court and am regularly instructed in money laundering cases.

General

I defend and prosecute in the full range of criminal work including murders and serious sex cases.

Other Areas of Practice:

Inquests

I am specialised in Article 2 inquests including deaths in custody, shootings by police & deaths arising from police pursuits.

Police Law

I have extensive experience of police disciplinary proceedings.

Cases of Note:

2006

R v J - Prosecuted (led junior) 11 week murder trial. Evidence centered on cell site analysis for which I prepared an extensive graphics package.

R v W - Prosecuted serious sex case

R v G - Leading junior. 4 week immigration fraud.

R v W & W - Led junior, child cruelty.

R v C - Leading junior – Money laundering

2005

R v P - Prosecuted (led junior) 6 week IFA fraud

R v D - Defending (led junior) 3 week Murder

R v T - Prosecuting (led) Murder

R v T & Others - Defending principal defendant in Exeter prison riot trial

2004

R v E - Defending (led) in 8 week drugs case

R v W - Prosecution (leading junior) fraudulent trading

R v G & T - Substantial fraud focusing on hire purchase agreements

2002-3

R v D - Prosecuting (led) – 3 week Murder

R v T - Prosecuting – Murder

1999 -2003

Operation Offer - Major SFO operation. High yield investment frauds. Prosecuted 5 cases over 3 years in Chester.

1997-2000

Operation Labis - Major SFO operation. International banking fraud. Prosecution followed by lengthy confiscation proceedings.

1990-97

Many serious cases in central London Criminal Courts including Old Bailey.

Appointments:

Recorder of the Crown Court - 2004
Attorney-General’s A list (Western Circuit)
Serious Fraud Office approved list of advocates
Grade 4 CPS Prosecution List
Lecturer on Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Bar Council & Law Society approved courses)

Languages:

French and German

Walnut House