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Environment - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Samantha Riggs of 25 Bedford Row has a background in criminal law and has developed an impressive specialism in defending clients who are being prosecuted for criminal charges in relation to breaches of environmental law. She has particular mastery of cases surrounding waste management, and routinely advises on permitting issues.
Strengths
Samantha is very on the ball and her attention to detail is second to none. She is very good in court at pointing out the details.
Samantha is on-hand to give us expert assistance and tries to get us to where we want to be. She is knowledgeable, creative and a great advocate.
Financial Crime - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Samantha Riggs attracts market acclaim for her skill in cases where environmental law and financial crime overlap. She has handled a number of high-value financial crime cases relating to land banking and carbon credits. Riggs also practises more broadly in matters including tax fraud and money laundering, and also has experience in related POCA (Proceeds of Crime Act) matters.
Strengths
Samantha looks at every bit of the law and leaves no stone unturned. She has such a nice calming manner with clients.