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Post by Macmoish on Jun 18, 2010 20:40:42 GMT
As noted on the Indys This is the story I've been hinting at for the last 18 months! Sad if turns out to be true.Telegraph By Harry Wilson - 18 Jun 2010Ex-Mishcon de Reya partner hit with allegation of fraudA former partner at London law firm Mishcon de Reya was one of two men charged on Thursday by the Serious Fraud Office as part of an investigation into an alleged conspiracy to fraudulently obtain an £18m loan. Kevin Steele, 50, was charged yesterday along with Michael Shephard, a former property developer, with conspiring to persuade Swiss private bank EFG Bank to obtain the loan on the basis that they held a large deposit with the Jersey branch of another Swiss private bank, Bank Julius Baer. Mr Steele and Mr Shephard have each been charged with conspiracy to commit fraud and conspiracy to use false documents. Additionally, Mr Steele has been charged with abusing his position to steal £1.8m from an account held in the name of Mr Shephard. Both men were yesterday released on bail and have been ordered to appear at Southwark Crown Court on August 12 for a further hearing. No pleas were entered. www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/7836612/Ex-Mishcon-de-Reya-partner-hit-with-allegation-of-fraud.html |
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Post by Macmoish on Jun 18, 2010 20:49:15 GMT
The Times
Jun 18, 2010Former Mishcon partner Steele charged over 'fraudulent' loanKevin Steele, a former property partner at Mishcon de Reya, has been charged with conspiring to fraudulently obtain a €22 million loan. Steele and former client, property developer Michael Shephard, were charged by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and released on conditional bail on Thursday. According to Mishcon, Steele was “expelled” from the firm in September 2008. He and Shephard face charges of conspiracy to commit fraud and conspiracy to use false documents. The SFO claims that in 2008 the pair fraudulently secured a €22 million loan from Zurich-based EFG Bank. Steele has also been charged with abuse of position relating to £1.8 million that went missing from a client account. Mishcon said: "Kevin Steele was expelled from Mishcon de Reya in September 2008, nearly two years ago. The firm carried out a thorough internal investigation and brought in the police and the SRA. “It has ensured that the interests of its clients have been fully protected. As the matter is in court, no further statements will be made." The pair are due to appear before Southwark Crown Court on 12 August timesonline.typepad.com/law/2010/06/former-mishcon-partner-steele-charged-over-fraudulent-loan.htmlLEGAL WEEK Former Mishcons partner charged by SFO over alleged bank loan fraud Author: Claire Ruckin 18 Jun 2010 | 15:16 Former Mishcon de Reya property partner Kevin Steele has been charged by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) with conspiring to fraudulently obtain a €22m (£18.4m) loan. Steele and his former client, property developer Michael Shephard, were charged and released on conditional bail yesterday. They are due to appear before Southwark Crown Court later this summer (12 August) to face charges of conspiring to commit fraud and conspiracy to use false documents. The pair are alleged to have persuaded Zurich-based EFG Bank in 2008 to provide a €22m (£18.4m) loan on the basis that Shephard had on deposit the sum of £76m at Bank Julius Baer in Guernsey, which was accepted as security for a loan. In addition, Steele has been charged with abuse of position between October 2007 and September 2008 in relation to the procuring of an undertaking given to EFG in respect of the loan, the general mishandling of Shephard's client account and the theft of £1.8m from that account to settle an unrelated civil claim. Steele was removed from Mishcons in September 2008 when the City firm referred the matter to the police and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). A Mishcons spokesperson commented: "Kevin Steele was expelled from Mishcon de Reya in September 2008, nearly two years ago. The firm carried out a thorough internal investigation and brought in the police and the SRA. It has ensured that the interests of its clients have been fully protected. As the matter is in court, no further statements will be made." www.legalweek.com/legal-week/news/1686629/former-mishcons-partner-charged-sfo-alleged-bank-loan-fraud
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Post by Macmoish on Jun 18, 2010 20:51:48 GMT
This is Money SFO charge two with £18m fraud Daily Mail 18 June 2010, 9:43am A former property partner at Princess Diana's divorce law firm, Mishcon de Reya, and a former property developer have been charged with conspiracy to defraud a bank out of £18.3m. In a case brought by the Serious Fraud Office and Warwickshire Police, Michael Shephard and Kevin Steel, formerly of Mishcon de Reya, are alleged to have falsified documents to make it appear that Shephard had £76m on deposit at Bank Julius Baer in Guernsey. This was allegedly accepted as security for a loan Shephard secured from EFG Bank in Zurich. The SFO charges that the fraud occurred between July 1, 2008 and August 22, 2008. Defendants found guilty of conspiracy to defraud can potentially be sent to jail for up to seven years, although it is thought any sentence would be a good deal shorter than that. Both defendants have been released on conditional bail. The next hearing will be on August 12 at Southwark Crown Court. Lawyers for Shephard said: 'Mr Shephard looks forward to seeing the evidence relied upon to support these charges and to defending himself in court.' Steele's lawyer could not be reached last night. Other stories: Read more: www.thisismoney.co.uk/markets/article.html?in_article_id=506461&in_page_id=3&position=moretopstories#ixzz0rEwdrcBZ |
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Post by Macmoish on Jun 18, 2010 21:06:13 GMT
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Post by canadaranger on Jun 19, 2010 0:45:08 GMT
Would that have made their attractor a "steele magnet"?
We now have a steel magnate instead (way better!)
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Post by Macmoish on Jun 19, 2010 10:08:31 GMT
Flashback...
Joining QPR Board
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Three New Board Members Announced by Chairman Paladini
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Updated: February 26: The new Board Members are now listed on the Club's Official Site: Chairman - Gianni Paladini
Non-executive Directors - Franco Zanotti, Olga Paladini, Antonio Caliendo, Nick De Marco, Kevin James Steele, Jason Kallis Board
Not actually announced on the club's website; and not yet listed on the Club's Staff Directory - but yesterday's match programme notes from Chairman Gianni Paladini announced that the club had appointed three new (non-executive) Directors.
The three new people are: Nick De Marco, whose joining the Board has been rumoured on the fan messageboards for the past couple of weeks. De Marco is a fan and messageboard poster - and a barrister who for the last couple of years has been the club's voluntary "Legal Advisor."
The other two Directors are Kevin Steele and Jason Kallis both of the law firm Mishcon de Reya . Exactly why these two specific people have been invited to join the Board is not really clear, although there is of course messsageboard speculation.
The Mishcon de Reya profile of Kevin Steele says "Partner "Expertise - "Kevin specialises in advising property investors and developers, professional construction consultants and contractors on all issues relating to building and engineering contracts and ancillary documentation, together with advice on other areas relating to construction matters, such as party walls, insurance and environmental issues. He also assists clients in dispute resolution and is experienced in bringing and defending claims in the Technology and Construction Court, in arbitrations, adjudications and mediations." Steele
The profile of the other new director, Jason Khallis simply lists him "Position: Solicitor - Profile
The three new Directors join Chairman, Gianni Paladini; QPR Holdings Chairman Antonio Caliendo along with Franco Zanotti and Olga Paladini.
BBC Thursday, March 01, 2007
"Rangers name three new directors" -
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BBC -Rangers name three new directors
Three legal experts have joined the QPR board as non-executive directors.
Property lawyers Jason Kallis and Kevin Steele have been rewarded for unpaid work on behalf of the club along with barrister Nick De Marco.
"These people have been supporting QPR for much longer than me and they are the future of the club," said Rangers chairman Gianni Paladini.
"I hope they'll be involved with Queens Park Rangers long after me. Their expertise is great for us."
Kallis said: "Knowing what the club's been through, I know there's bound to be scepticism whenever anyone joins the board, but myself and Kevin are QPR through and through."
De Marco has been acting as a legal advisor at Loftus Road for some time and has been a staunch supporter of the board.
Paladini and Monaco-based club owner Antonio Caliendo have been viewed with suspicion by some fans.
But De Marco said: "I've seen at first hand the commitment Gianni and the Monaco investors put in.
"The financial position of the club is better that it has been for quite a few years.
"We've been in a perilous position and would have been in administration were it not for the Monaco investment." BBC
Friday, March 02, 2007
QPR's Three New Board Members Profiled & Interviewed: Chairman Paladini Explains Their Appointment-
David McIntyre - Rs welcome ‘Nico- - the Internet bruiser
Ealing Gazette
Chairman Gianni Paladini has handed a staunch ally a place on the QPR board.
Barrister Nick De Marco is one of three legal experts to have been installed as non-executive directors. Property lawyers Jason Kallis and Kevin Steele have
also been rewarded for work on behalf of the club with seats on the board.
All are Rangers fans and De Marco - a steadfast supporter of the Italian regime at Loftus Road – has been acting as the club’s legal advisor for some time.
He is a well-known and controversial figure among fans groups. His elevation to the board is a bold statement by Paladini. Posting under the name ‘Nico’, he has become notorious on Internet messageboards for warring with dissatisfied fans.
His renewal of membership of the QPR Loyal Supporters Association last year caused a bitter feud within the organisation.
Two longstanding committee members resigned after he was granted ‘associate membership’. Some allege De Marco deliberately set out to divide
supporters on behalf of Paladini and has sought to control their interaction with the club. Paladini has placed him in charge of organising and chairing meetings with the various supporter organisations that now exist.
The club also caused a stir when, acting on De Marco’s advice, it threatened to sue the fanzine ‘A Kick Up The R’s’ over allegations regarding Paladini’s dealings.
De Marco accepts his elevation to the board will cause consternation among “a small minority” of supporters. But he insisted: “I was never interested in splitting
the LSA.
“I was a supporter who worked as an unpaid legal advisor to the club – a fact I never tried to hide. “It was simply a case of renewing my membership and
there was no rule against LSA members working for the club or, for that matter, being on the board. “Other people made an issue out of it and it wasn’t me
who saw it all as a litmus test for the LSA. “I simply paid my £5 and took the associate membership I was offered. My role and influence in the LSA is
non-existent.”
De Marco also denies his directorship has been in the pipeline for some time and is merely payback for his unceasing support for Paladini. “Gianni asked me two or three weeks ago,” De Marco said. “I was surprised. It wasn’t something we had discussed
before.
“I didn’t agree to it first of all. What persuaded me was that Kevin and Jason agreed to join the board and I trust them both as QPR fans and quality lawyers.
“I was also persuaded because of the possibility of more additions to the board in the near future. “I defended Gianni on the Internet because, as a fan,
I thought he seemed good for the club.
“I then started to give legal advice and since then I’ve seen at first hand the commitment Gianni and the Monaco investors put in.”
De Marco has suggested that Rangers’ problems, including a succession of rumours and bad-news stories, have been caused by sympathisers of ex-chairman Bill Power trying to stir trouble. “Of course it isn’t all down to that,” De Marco admitted.
“I wouldn’t blame any fans or indeed the previous
board for things that have gone wrong. But it would
also be silly to blame it all on the current board.”
He added: “The financial position of the club is
better that it has been for quite a few years.
“We’ve been in a perilous position and would have been
in administration were it not for the Monaco
investment.”
Kallis and Steele helped secure a significant legal
victory for the club.
American Tim Krause, once one of the many would-be
investors courted by QPR before Paladini entered the
fray, claimed to have been given a 10-year catering
contract at the club.
Rangers faced paying out a huge sum before Kallis and
Steele offered to help after being introduced to
Paladini by Andrew Ellis, who attempted a takeover of
the club in 2001 and whose father Peter Ellis was
chairman between 1994 and 1996.
Kallis said: “It was a case of a job well done and
Gianni then asked us to join as non-executive
directors.
"The current board at QPR inherited some legal
problems, which we were more than happy to solve for
them.
“Knowing what the club’s been through, I know there’s
bound to be scepticism whenever anyone joins the
board, but myself and Kevin are QPR through and through.”
With some fans suspicious of the QPR board and fearing
for the future of Loftus Road given the club’s
financial problems, Paladini is adamant they should
read nothing into his hiring of property experts.
“People shouldn’t see it like that,” Paladini
declared.
“We will not be moving. It just isn’t something we’re
thinking about.”
Paladini feels appointing new directors without any
direct investment in return is justified.
He says Kallis and Steele have saved the club over
£400,000.
“That is as deserving as any investment and their expertise is great for us,” Paladini said.
“And some might criticise Nick De Marco, but he is a
great barrister who has worked tirelessly for this
club without a penny in return.
“These people have been supporting QPR for much longer
than me and they are the future of the club. I hope
they’ll be involved long after me.”
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Post by finney on Jun 19, 2010 10:08:38 GMT
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Post by Macmoish on Jun 19, 2010 10:08:45 GMT
Departing QPR Board...QPR Holdings Board of Directors Resigns as Preparatory Step to Takeover
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QPR Official Site - BOARD CHANGES
Posted on: Mon 20 Aug 2007The Board of Directors of QPR Holdings Ltd have tendered their resignations with immediate effect ahead of potential new investment. Speaking to www.qpr.co.uk earlier today, out-going Board members Nick De Marco, James Ferrary and Kevin Steele issued the following statement. "We are delighted to be able to tender our resignations from the Board of Queens Park Rangers Football Club in order to assist in the changes set to take place this week. We believe the new investment coming into the Club will be the most important for years; will save QPR from the perilous financial position we have found ourselves in over the past years; and should put the Club in an excellent position to move forward. We would like to thank Gianni Paladini in particular for attracting this important new investment and we are delighted he will stay on as Chairman of the Club. Gianni has had a difficult job keeping the Club going but he has pulled off a master-stroke in bringing in this new investment. We are also deeply grateful to Antonio Caliendo and Franco Zanotti for both financing the Club over the past years and for the terms upon which they have agreed to assist with the new investment. We are certain the new investors and the new board will get behind John Gregory and give him the support he needs. We are also positive that the fans can get behind a new board and continue in their loyal and unrivalled support for the team. It has been an honour for all of us to serve this great Club, and we are grateful to all the staff and supporters we have had the pleasure to work with." *The Club will be making no further comment at this stage. QPR
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Post by Macmoish on Jun 20, 2010 7:42:08 GMT
Poperty Week.com Former property lawyer and developer charged with €22m fraud conspiracy17 June 2010 | By David Doyle. A former property developer and a former property lawyer were today charged with conspiracy to defraud a bank out of €22m. Michael Shephard and former property partner at Mishcon de Reya Kevin Steele were alleged to have used falsified bank documents to persuade Zurich-based EFG Bank that Shephard had on deposit £76m on Bank Julius Baer, Guernsey. The men did this, it was alleged, was to persuade the bank to accept the £76m as security on a €22m loan. Shephard was charged with conspiracy to commit fraud and conspiracy to use false documents. Steele was charged with conspiracy to commit fraud, conspiracy to use false documents and abuse of position. A statement from Mishcon de Reya said: “Kevin Steele was expelled from Mishcon de Reya in September 2008, nearly two years ago. “The firm carried out a thorough internal investigation and brought in the police and the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. It has ensured that the interests of its clients have been fully protected. As the matter is in Court, no further statements will be made.” The investigation has been conducted jointly between the Serious Fraud Office and Warwickshire Police. www.propertyweek.com/former-property-lawyer-and-developer-charged-with-%E2%82%AC22m-fraud-conspiracy/5001325.article |
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Post by Macmoish on Jun 23, 2010 7:34:33 GMT
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Post by Macmoish on Aug 3, 2010 15:19:19 GMT
So if things still as scheduled: Court hearing next week
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Post by Macmoish on Aug 9, 2010 14:19:27 GMT
Later this week, if as scheduled
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Post by Macmoish on Aug 12, 2010 7:55:53 GMT
Today, if remains as scheduled
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Post by moriarty on Aug 13, 2010 10:35:45 GMT
Did this happen?
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Post by Macmoish on Aug 13, 2010 10:47:23 GMT
Not sure FYI these were the charges www.sfo.gov.uk/press-room/latest-press-releases/press-releases-2010/two-charged-in-alleged-bank-loan-fraud.aspxTwo charged in alleged bank loan fraud 17 June 2010 Two men appeared at City of London Magistrates Court today charged with offences of conspiracy to defraud relating to the use of falsified bank documents to obtain a bank loan of 22 million euros. It is alleged that they conspired to induce EFG Bank to believe that there was on deposit at Bank Julius Baer in Guernsey a substantial sum as security for the loan. Michael Andrew Shephard (DOB 29/01/61), formerly a property developer, is charged as follows: 1) Conspiracy to commit fraud contrary to s.1(1) Criminal Law Act 1977 and s1 Fraud Act 2006 between 1 July 2008 and 22 August 2008. Between the above dates, dishonestly and intending to make a gain for himself or another made a representation to EFG Bank which was and which he knew was or might be untrue or misleading namely that Michael Andrew Shephard had on deposit at Bank Julius Baer, Guernsey the sum of £76 million which was accepted as security for a loan of €22 million obtained from EFG Bank. 2) Conspiracy to use false documents contrary to s.1(1) Criminal Law Act 1977 and s.3 Forgery & Counterfeiting Act 1981 between 1 July 2008 and 22 August 2008. Between the above dates, Michael Andrew Shephard conspired with Kevin James Christopher Steele and others to use instruments, namely letters purporting to originate from Bank Julius Baer, Guernsey, showing that Michael Andrew Shephard had on deposit at Bank Julius Baer, Guernsey the sum of £76 million which was and which he knew or believed to be false, with the intention of inducing EFG Bank to accept it as genuine and, by reason of so accepting it, to do or not to do some act to its own or other person's prejudice. Kevin James Christopher Steele (DOB 09/06/60), former partner at Mishcon de Reya Solicitors, is charged as follows: 1) Conspiracy to commit fraud contrary to s.1(1) Criminal Law Act 1977 and s1 Fraud Act 2006 between 1 July 2008 and 22 August 2008. Between the above dates, dishonestly and intending to make a gain for himself or another made a representation to EFG Bank which was and which he knew was or might be untrue or misleading namely that Michael Andrew Shephard had on deposit at Bank Julius Baer, Guernsey the sum of £76 million which was accepted as security for a loan of €22 million obtained from EFG Bank. 2) Conspiracy to use false documents contrary to s.1(1) Criminal Law Act 1977 and s.3 Forgery & Counterfeiting Act 1981 between 1 July 2008 and 22 August 2008. Between the above dates, Kevin James Christopher Steele conspired with Michael Andrew Shephard and others to use instruments, namely letters purporting to originate from Bank Julius Baer, Guernsey, showing that Michael Andrew Shephard had on deposit at Bank Julius Baer, Guernsey the sum of £76 million which was and which he knew or believed to be false, with the intention of inducing EFG Bank to accept it as genuine and, by reason of so accepting it, to do or not to do some act to its own or other person's prejudice. 3) Abuse of position in breach of s.4 Fraud Act 2006 and contrary to s.1 of Fraud Act 2006 between 10 October 2007 and 4 September 2008. Between the above dates, Kevin James Christopher Steele abused his position in relation to the procuring of an undertaking given to EFG Bank in respect of the EFG loan, the general mishandling of the Michael Andrew Shephard client account and the theft of £1.8 million from that account to settle an unrelated civil claim. Both defendants were released on conditional bail. The next hearing will be on 12 August 2010 at Southwark Crown Court. The investigation has been conducted jointly with Warwickshire Police. Notes for editors: The Serious Fraud Office is a government department responsible for investigating and prosecuting serious and complex fraud. The SFO is headed by the Director (Richard Alderman) who exercises powers under the superintendence of the Attorney General. These powers are derived from the Criminal Justice Act (1987). Serious Fraud Office, Elm House, 10-16 Elm Street, London, WC1X 0BJ Press Office tel: 020 7239 7001/7000/7004 or mobile: 0781 807 6688 Main switchboard tel: 020 7239 7272 press.office@sfo.gsi.gov.uk - or via - www.sfo.gov.uk |
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Post by Macmoish on Aug 13, 2010 10:55:42 GMT
Yes.... But not clear what occurred August 12, 2010 STEELE: LAWYER AND PROPERTY DEVELOPER ACCUSED OF £18M CON ESHER, SURREY; LANCASTER, LANCS. A former partner at leading international law firm Mishcon de Reya appeared in court today (Thurs) with a property developer accused of plotting to cheat a bank out of more than £18million. Kevin Steele, 50, is said to have abused his position while a partner at the London firm of solicitors which famously represented Diana, Princess of Wales in her divorce. www.courtnewsuk.co.uk/newsgallery/ |
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Post by Macmoish on Aug 13, 2010 15:49:20 GMT
This is London
Lawyer in court on fraud chargesA former partner at London law firm Mishcon de Reya appeared at Southwark crown court accused of plotting to cheat a bank out of more than £18 million. Kevin Steele, 50, of Esher, and property developer Michael Shephard, 49, of Lancaster, are accused of applying to borrow the sum from a Swiss bank by using forged letters from another bank stating they had £76.4 million available as security. They were bailed until next month.www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23866795-lawyer-in-court-on-fraud-charges.do
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Post by Macmoish on Sept 30, 2010 15:23:46 GMT
Latest I saw www.courtnewsuk.co.uk/online_archive/?courts=33&name=lopSeptember 29, 2010 PATTISON:THIRD SUSPECT ACCUSED OVER PLOT TO STEAL £18M FROM SWISS BANK ESHER, SURREY; LANCASTER, PRESTON, LANCS. A third suspect appeared in court today (weds) accused of plotting with a businessman and a former partner in Princess Diana's law firm to steal £18m from a Swiss bank. Mark Pattinson, 36, is said to have conspired with Kevin Steele, 50, once a high-flying lawyer at Mischon de Reya, and property developer Michael Shephard, 49. |
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Post by Zamoraaaah on Sept 30, 2010 15:50:55 GMT
Somebody squealing to save their own bacon?
I wonder if they'll be looking into Mr Steele and Mr De Marco 's work on the QPR take-over?
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Post by Macmoish on Oct 6, 2010 7:59:00 GMT
Lancashire Telegraph
Longridge man on £22m fraud charge
12:52pm Tuesday 5th October 2010A LONGRIDGE man has appeared in court in connection with an alleged £22million loan fraud. Mark Terrence Pattinson, 36, of Sharley Fold, Longridge, appeared at Southwark Crown Court alongside two co-accused. They are solicitor Kevin James Steele, 50, of Forge Drive, Claygate, Esher, Surrey, and former property developer Michael Andrew Shephard, 49, of Wellington Road, Lancaster. In a prosecution brought by the Serious Fraud Office all three are charged with conspiring to commit fraud. They are accused of false repres-entation between July 1 and August 22, 2008 by falsely representing £76,422,124.43 was held at Bank Julius Baer, Guernsey as security on a 22 million Euro loan from EFG Private Bank Ltd. They are also charged with conspiring together between July 1 and August 22, 2008 to use a false instrument, namely letters purporting to be from private Swiss bank Julius Baer, which he knew or believed to be false, with intent they be accepted as genuine, contrary to the Forgery and Counterfeiting Act. Steele is also charged with fraud by abuse of position while a partner of Mishcon de Reya Solicitors between October 10, 2007 and September 4, 2008 by stealing £1.8m from Shephard’s client account to settle an unrelated civil claim. No pleas were entered by any defendant on any count and all three were bailed conditionally to return on November 4 for a plea and case management hearing. www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/ribblevalley/8432106.Longridge_man_on___22m_fraud_charge/
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Post by Zamoraaaah on Oct 6, 2010 8:14:14 GMT
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Post by Macmoish on Nov 6, 2010 9:03:02 GMT
Telegraph
Former partner at Princess Diana's law firm denies plot to steal £18mA former partner at Princess Diana's solicitors denied plotting to steal £18m from a Swiss bank. 05 Nov 2010 Kevin Steele was a former partner at Princess Diana's law firm Photo: GETTY Kevin Steele, 50, is said to have conspired with businessman Michael Shepherd, 49, and Mark Pattinson, 36, to trick EFG Private Bank into paying out a huge cash loan. He is further alleged to have to have abused his position as a partner at internationally renowned London firm Mischon de Reya, which famously represented the Princess of Wales in her divorce, in his dealings with Mr Shepherd. Prosecutors say Steele and his co-defendants committed their fraud using fake documents which stated that they had access to £76.4m held in two accounts at the Guernsey branch of Swiss financial group Bank Julius Baer. They then applied for a loan from EFG worth 22m Euros more than £18m claiming the £76m was available as a security, it is said. Steele appeared in the dock at Southwark Crown Court alongside his two fellow defendants today for a plea and case management hearing in their case. Both Steele and Shepherd denied conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation between July 20 and August 22, 2008, and conspiracy to use false instruments between May 8 and August 22 of the same year. Pattinson, of, Longridge, Preston, Lancs, pleaded guilty to the two charges charges. Steele also denied fraud by abusing his position at Mischon de Reya in the firms dealings with Shepherd between October 10, 2007, and September 4, 2008. Judge Geoffrey Rivlin, QC, set a date for the next hearing as December 16. Steele, of Claygate, Esher, Surrey, and Shephard, of, Lancaster, Lancs, and are now due to stand trial in September next year. www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/diana/8111125/Former-partner-at-Princess-Dianas-law-firm-denies-plot-to-steal-18m.html
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