Rubin Italia

Rubin is an experienced senior associate in criminal law team at B P Collins.

Rubin joined B P Collins in August 2024, having previously been a director in the criminal law department of a national firm. He has over 20 years of criminal defence experience, some of which he gained while working for a leading criminal defence firm.

Rubin is predominantly a criminal practitioner; however, he has extensive knowledge of other practice areas, including judicial review.

Rubin became a Higher Court Advocate in early 2007 and is authorised to practice in all criminal courts.

Specialism

Rubin has expertise in criminal law and procedural experience ranging from minor road traffic offences to murder, sexual offences, extradition and all serious complex crime including large-scale drug conspiracies.

Rubin has extensive knowledge in all matters relating to bribery and corruption investigations and prosecutions conducted by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO).

Companies seek comprehensive advice from Rubin on the Bribery and Corruption Act and he has represented individuals at all levels including CEOs and directors with investigations from the SFO.

His expertise includes advising clients with potential criminal breaches of Houses in Multiple Occupancy (HMO’s), Noise Abatement Notices, Tree Preservation Orders (TPO’s) and the Food Standards Agency and Trading Standards. He has negotiated most issues with local authorities, avoiding matters going to court.