Aileen ColhounDescribed in Legal 500 (2011) as "down to earth and professional" Aileen Colhoun has represented clients over 25 years in high profile investigations and prosecutions. She has vast experience of alleged fraud, corruption and money laundering, from Maxwell Communications to British Aerospace. She is a highly approachable lawyer who has an excellent rapport with clients. Aileen has also advised in many complex confiscation proceedings before the Crown Court, High Court and Court of Appeal, and in extradition proceedings. With a solid criminal law background she has successfully represented clients accused of serious sexual offences, large scale drugs trafficking and murder. More recently Aileen has represented professionals in regulatory disciplinary proceedings and investigations instigated by the General Medical Council, General Chiropractic Council and the Solicitors’ Regulation Authority. She is particularly adept in cases where there are overlapping criminal and professional disciplinary proceedings. She has a particular interest in cases where the accused has a history of serious mental illness. Aileen is a member of the London Criminal Courts Solicitors Association and the Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers. |
