Phil Smith and Henrietta Ronson successfully act for millionaire tech investor cleared of sexual assault
Last week, the head of our Crime team Phil Smith and Senior Associate Henrietta Ronson acted for a highly successful tech investor who was acquitted of sexual assault following a week-long trial at Isleworth Crown Court. The case attracted widespread publicity in the press due to the high profile of our client who was represented at his trial by instructed Counsel Louise Sweet KC of 2 Bedford Row.
To read more about the case: Millionaire tech tycoon cleared of sexual assault
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2nd April 2026 Corporate, Commercial & Finance
SMB Success in Landmark Discrimination Claim For Mohammed Arif
The Birmingham County Court has today handed down judgment in favour of long standing SMB client, Mohammed Arif, a veteran Cabinet Member and former Conservative Councillor for St Matthew’s, concluding proceedings relating to his discrimination claim against officers of the former Walsall Conservative Federation (now the Walsall and Bloxwich Association).
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17th March 2026 Dispute Resolution
SMB in Landmark Ruling for Government of Bahamas
We’ve secured a landmark ruling for the Government of the Bahamas concerning its power to regulate the country’s second city, Freeport. In an unusual step, the Tribunal’s private Partial Award has been made public given its national and international significance.
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5th March 2026 Sport, Dispute Resolution
SMB Boosts Sports Practice with New Partner Hire
We are delighted to welcome sports specialist, James Thorndyke to the Partnership. James joins the firm from DLA Piper.
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