Edward Boateng-Addo
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2000
Notable Cases
R v Kluxen
Researched and drafted legal argument in a case that involved EU law and is cited as the leading authority on EU nationals and recommendations for deportation.
R v Islam
Researched and drafted successful grounds of appeal against conviction. Case involved identification evidence and the applicability of the Codes of PACE to civilians.
R v NT
Researched and drafted grounds of appeal which resulted in the Court of Appeal giving guidance on sentences for offences where knives used to cause serious and fatal injuries.
R v Dan Cozma
Represented one of two brothers charged with murder.
R v NT
Represented a 13 year old charged with attempted murder.
R v Otete
Case involved a high profile murder of a teenager in South London.
R v Belinga
Defendant charged with causing grievous bodily harm to a child.
R v Osundina
Represented a defendant charged with the fraudulent evasion of VAT payable on importation of pharmaceutical goods. The fraud spanned the UK and Nigeria.
R v Ekejah
Represented a defendant charged with defrauding HMRC and the DWP. The value of the fraud was estimated to be in excess of one million pounds. Instructed as junior counsel.
R v Cooper
High profile multi-handed conspiracy to evade import duty on tobacco. The value of the evasion was estimated to be approximately two million pounds.
R v Taiwo
Large scale conspiracy involving forged passports and Home Office travel documents. At the time considered to be the largest find of counterfeit passports in the UK.
Reported Cases (Ghana Bar)
Representing an international digital media company, in an action against the Government of Ghana in connection with a dispute over termination for convenience clauses in a contract.
Representing a major processor and exporter of tuna products, in a dispute over a distributorship agreement.
Represented a major oil and gas exploration company, in a dispute concerning unlawful interference with contracts and inducing third parties to breach a contract.Representing a multi-national automotive corporation, in a dispute regarding product liability.
Regularly advising a major soft drinks manufacturer, on issues of employment law.
