"...has worked on an extensive range of criminal cases..."
Samantha Christien is a trainee solicitor in our Central London office having joined Blackfords LLP in January 2023. Samantha graduated from the University of Law in 2022 having achieved a Distinction in her LPC and MSc in Law, Business and Management.
Samantha has worked on an extensive range of criminal cases often advising high-profile individuals on pre-charge matters. Samantha works closely with our Partners and Senior Solicitors to advise and prepare for trials involving allegations of fraud and insider dealing brought by and involving authorities including the Serious Fraud Office, Trading Standards, HMRC and Financial Conduct Authority.
Samantha has a keen interest in Health and Safety Law and Regulatory matters; she regularly represents individuals at coroners inquests and investigations involving the Health and Safety Executive.
Operation Kempston (2024) Insider dealing prosecution, highlighted as one of the FCA’s key enforcement cases for tackling economic crime. Following half-time submissions, the prosecution offered no-evidence on three counts of fraud and the court directed there was no case to answer for the remaining six counts against the former Clifford Chance solicitor.
R v D (2023) Successful defence of former tram driver in relation to allegations concerning the Health and Safety at Work Act. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) brought the prosecution in relation to a fatal tram derailment in 2016. The client was acquitted following a 6-week trial at The Old Bailey.
