OUR TEAM
The core of the business, passionate people doing what they love, for who they want, every single time.
NAMA ZARROUG
Nama’s work generally includes representing businesses, organisations and individuals on all matters of criminal and regulatory investigation and litigation. Nama regularly appears in both the magistrates court and crown courts as well as accompanying clients and providing advice at police and investigation or interview stage.
She has specialist experience in advising on all aspects of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 including injunctions and confiscation orders and has developed a niche practice for providing advice for interested third parties such as spouses and business partners under Section 10A.
Nama has an excellent working knowledge of HMRC investigations and the Tax tribunal. Nama also works internationally and cross jurisdiction on national and international fraud, money laundering, and drug importation cases.
She has extensive knowledge of electoral fraud investigations and conducts work for a major political party. Nama advised and represented over 60 clients in a single year on the largest investigation of electoral fraud ever. All of Nama’s clients either had their cases discontinued by the police or the Crown Prosecution Service or acquitted following trial.
Nama was previously Partner and Head of Criminal Litigation at a regional heavy weight law firm. Nama now is the founder and Managing Director of Astraea Legal.
MATT REYNOLDS
Matt has profound knowledge on UK legislation and current laws, alongside extensive experience of advising on all aspects of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. He appears before Council Taxi and Premises Licensing committees, conducting appeals against committee decisions in Magistrates and Crown Court and appears before the first Tier Transport Tribunal, acting on behalf of Driving Instructors who are appealing the removal of their ADI registration.
Matt is also an expert Road Traffic, Criminal and Regulatory defence Lawyer with an excellent success rate. He advises on technical defences and legal loopholes to present effective arguments to the Court to avoid driver disqualification. If there is a way of keeping your licence he will find it!
Here’s what happened when he discovered that signage on motorway variable speed camera signs was unlawful:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2427099/Thousands-motorists-given-points-caught-speeding-illegal-warning-signs-cases-DROPPED.html
JAMES ROOCHOVE
James is a Solicitor and advises political parties, members of parliament, councillors, and activists on a variety of electoral law and reputation management issues. His work include allegations of electoral fraud, election petitions and advising on false and defamatory statements made against political candidates.
James also has a wider litigation practice which includes advising on defamation proceedings and intellectual property disputes. He has also worked as a Tutor at the University of Law teaching a range of GDL and LPC subjects.
Recent examples of how James has helped clients include:
- successfully defending Craig Mackinlay MP against allegations of electoral fraud following his 2015 election campaign against Nigel Farage;
- advising a local councillor during a police investigation into their eligibility to stand for election;
- obtaining a public apology and compensation for an MP from their local newspaper after it incorrectly claimed he had broken electoral law;
- obtaining a public apology and compensation for former MP Byron Davies in relation to a defamatory social media post falsely claiming he was being investigated for electoral fraud; and
- successfully securing relief from criminal sanctions for an election agent who had made genuine mistakes when completing an expenses return for a high profile MP.
ANGELA DEMPSEY
BEHIND THE SCENES!
Rebecca McKenzie works as an Executive Personal Assistant for our directors. She has been a member of our team since the beginning, acting as our main point of contact for external communications. Rebecca efficiently manages our company diary and organises the schedule for each day, whilst providing required support to the directors as needed. She is responsible for liaising with various prisons, courts and council members, alongside overseeing the company finances.
Elizabeth Murray works as a Junior PA and Administration Assistant. Elizabeth is responsible for monitoring the company finances, ensuring all invoices are processed efficiently and all financial obligations are paid promptly. She completes general administration tasks when needed and helps manage the diary, ensuring staff time is utilised effectively. In her own time, Elizabeth is currently studying towards a degree in Human Resource Management.
Liam Vaughan works as Junior IT and Administrations Assistant. Liam is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of our computer equipment and software, thus we are dependent on him to solve all our IT needs! Additionally, Liam monitors company expenses and ensures relevant spreadsheets are maintained.
