International Commercial Work
Argent Law assists client domiciled in both the UK and abroad with a full suite of legal services advertised elsewhere on this site, enabling them to set up and conduct business on a world wide basis.
We work closely with specialist lawyers and other professionals located in key jurisdictions internationally blending the unique talents of the British Bar with top local expertise and knowledge to create formidable teams capable of delivering first class results.
As such we are able to deal with multi-jurisdictional investigations and litigation without any compromise on the quality of service delivery.
We have particular expertise in advising in global tax havens as well as the Far East, Caribbean, Middle East and USA.
A number of those holding high office within the Commonwealth have been former pupils at Argent Chambers including Attorney-Generals, Chief Justices and even a Head of State.
International Criminal Law
Through its close links with Argent Chambers, Argent Law holds a pre- eminent position in the field of international criminal law, both prosecuting and defending.
This was developed through a long standing connection with the Commonwealth and therefore we have a wealth of understanding in dealing with highly sensitive issues in foreign jurisdictions coupled with a thorough understanding of working with lawyers and indeed clients who come from diverse legal and cultural backgrounds. In modern times, this experience has given us an advantage in complex and multi-jurisdictional investigations.
Sir Desmond de Silva QC, the former Chief Prosecutor to the Special Court in Sierra Leone has prosecuted and defended throughout the Commonwealth and beyond. He had the responsibility of setting up one of the very first internationalised courts, post Nuremberg and well before the creation of the ICTY and ICTR. Two members of Argent chambers are currently part of the Karadzic team in the Hague and several others are registered at the International Criminal Court.
Areas of international criminal work cover the following:
- Privy Council work across the commonwealth;
- Terrorism;
- War crimes & genocide;
- International corruption and bribery investigations;
- Public inquiries involving international law
- Military Law and courts Martial
- Finance & Regulation
- Money Laundering
- Extradition
- Espionage & Treason
