Tuckers Solicitors

Profile

Partner of 20 years experience with diverse portfolio of high profile cases including fraud, corruption, crime and disciplinary matters. Also a Tweeter : twitter.com/philsmith_ts.

Acclaimed by his peers in Chambers & Partners as "Exactly what you would expect from a good Solicitor - he is exceptionally hardworking", he was also praised for his "effectiveness" by The Legal 500.

Currently instructed by the former Deputy Editor of the News of the World, Neil Wallis before the Leveson Inquiry into press practices and corruption and in the ongoing criminal investigation into phone hacking.

Recently drafted in to provide external expertise in the biggest case in Gibraltarian legal history alleging a multi-million pound fraud perpetrated by the international Law Firm Marrache & Co.

Acting on behalf of high society investment analyst, Nicholas Levene aka ‘Beano’, said to have created a £250 million ponzi scheme with wealthy investors’ money.

Also instructed by the Premier League footballer Titus Bramble accused of sexual assault and the performing artist/lyricist and music producer Aggro Santos on rape charges.

Vastly experienced in successfully defending cases of money laundering and serious fraud, murder, drugs offences ranging from major trafficking to simple possession and serious sexual offences.

Handles high net worth individuals, city professionals, fellow members of the legal profession (solicitors and the bar) and is retained by leading Financial Institutions and private companies to represent their directors and employees facing investigation.

Recent high profile successes include a Society Heir and Heiress arrested over drugs allegations (the Rausings), the rape acquittal of Jack Tweed and the dropping of allegations against a household name construction company investigated by the “Rogue Traders” television programme.

Renowned for his intuitive and tenacious approach to the Specialist Prosecution Agencies, Serious Fraud Office, SOCA, Revenue and Customs and Professional Disciplinary Bodies. Heads a well resourced department, personally trained, highly motivated solicitors.

Recent Cases

Tuckers' client Jack Tweed acquitted of all charges

Jack Tweed, represented by Tuckers solicitors has been acquitted of all charges.

Neil Wallis- Leveson Inquiry and Criminal Investigation

Former Deputy Editor of NoW accused of phone hacking

Nicolas Levene - alleged £250m ponzi scheme

City financier alleged to have created a £250 million Ponzi scheme

Tuckers Partner Advising in Biggest Criminal Case in Gibraltarian History

R v Isaac Marrache and others

Tuckers Instructed in Boiler Room Fraud

R v Whetstone - Boiler room fraud

Alleged Corruption and Profiteering

Alleged Corruption and Profiteering at Copeland School

Tuckers Represent Premier League Footballer Charged with Sexual Assault

Tuckers Acting for Titus Bramble

Musician charged with two counts of rape

Tuckers Representing 'Aggro' Santos

Jack Tweed Acquitted

Jack Tweed Acquitted of Rape

Music promoter acquitted of large scale supply of Class A drugs

Aaron Simpson Acquitted