Cases & Insights · Case Studies

Notable cases.

Examples of significant matters in which David Roy has acted as litigator. Outcomes depend on the facts of each case. These summaries do not constitute legal advice.

Case · Serious fraud

R v S — The Kieren Fallon horse race fixing trial

Following submissions by the defence teams, the trial judge stopped the case. David acted as litigator. Read more →

Case · Business crime

R v D — Operation Hornet (HBOS Reading branch fraud)

Serious fraud and corruption at Halifax Bank of Scotland's Reading branch. David acted as litigator. Read more →

Case · IP / Copyright

FAPL v K — Premier League broadcast piracy prosecution

Large-scale illegal broadcasting of Premier League matches. £12 million estimated loss to the FAPL. David acted as litigator. Read more →

Case · HMRC

HMRC v R — Offshore investment fraud investigation

Complex contempt proceedings concerning search warrants. The client was cleared and costs were obtained against HMRC. Read more →

Case · Regulatory

Environment Agency v S — Commercial waste site prosecution

Prosecution for alleged failure to clear a commercial waste site. David negotiated with the prosecution and the prosecution was withdrawn. Read more →