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Malcolm & Co in East London are dedicated to providing the best outcome possible, every time.

March 2019

FATHER WINS APPEAL TO REMAIN IN THE UK FOLLOWING PLEA TO RIGHT TO FAMILY LIFE. 

Malcolm & Co Solicitors LLP won this long standing appeal before the First Tier Immigration and Asylum Tribunal against the Secretary of State decision to deport the Applicant who has been residing in the UK for over 20 years. 

The Applicant, a Jamaican national had been residing in the UK following his visit for over 20 years and had started a family - although his relationship with the Mother had ended. His application to remain in the UK on Human Rights ground was twice refused and the Home Office decision was that he should be removed from the UK to Jamaica. The Applicant approached our Immigration expert Osondu Anodu who lodged an appeal against the Home Office decision citing recent case law and Article 8 Human Rights Act - right to respect for private and family life, in light of the fact the Applicant had a child living in the UK whom he supports and care for, although the child was not living with him. Osondu Anodu sort the permission of the Family Court to disclose its orders to the Tribunal as supporting evidence that the Applicant had a significant role in his child's life despite non support and continuous resilient from the child's mother. 

The Tribunal allowed the Applicant's appeal and he was subsequently awarded a UK Resident Permit. Following the award and successful appeal, the Applicant said, "I had lost hope on my matter but I thank Osondu Anodu for his professional service. His experience was key in this matter." Mr Anodu said of the case, "it would have been wholly unfair for such applicant to have been removed from the UK in the circumstances."

If you have had a failed Immigration application of any sort, contact our solicitor Osondu Anodu for professional advice and assistance.

March 2018

MALCOLM & CO SOLICITORS LLP SECURES COMPENSATION FOLLOWING FALL IN PARK

Our Litigation Department secured a £5,000 compensation from the London Borough of Hackney for our client following her fall on the Wooden Logs in Clissold Park, Hackney. We were able to show that the Council owned a Duty of Care to the public who use the park frequently. The client
was thrilled with the result and said, "it is refreshing to deal with such competent professionals at Malcolm & Co Solicitors. They took on my case on a No Win No Fee basis and I got 100 per cent of my compensation award. I thank Osondu Anodu for his patience and guidance." 

If you have suffered personal injury through an accident at work or in a public place which is not your fault, contact our Personal Injury Department on 020 7613 4400 for a consultation.

November 2016

Donovan Malcolm of Malcolm and co solicitors LLP secures £5000 compensation for client from Tottenham for wrongful arrest, unlawful detention in police custody for 11 hours and discrimination by the MET police.

Client says he is very happy and thanks to MALCOLM AND CO SOLICITORS LLP because he never thought you could get compensation from the police for them wrongfully arresting you when you were the one who called them in the 1st place.

If you think you have been treated unfairly by the police, call us now on 0207 613 4300.

October 2016

A v ECO

The ECO in this case the ECO refused the Appellant entry because there was no evidence of a genuine relationship and intentions to carry on a relationship if entry clearance was granted (insert relevant grounds). The Appellant a Nigerian national was carrying on a relationship with her boyfriend following introduction over a telephone conversation. Our Osondu Anoud drafted an Appeal explaining that the relationship had been carried on over various social media platforms and inserted evidence of their social media history. Mr Anoud went on to explain and show how the Appellant's boyfriend fulfilled all Spouse criteria and requirements under the Immigration Rules.

Considering the detailed Appeal documents, the ECO reversed its decision and withdrew its opposition of the Appeal.

Following the ECO's notice of withdrawal, the client said, "it is so nice working with a lawyer who is so aware of the procedures and application of the Immigration Rules. It's been a pleasure to work with you (Osondu Anoud) and I thank you for your kindness, generosity and efforts."

Malcolm & Co Solicitors LLP successful with their Appeals against Entry Clearance Officer Decisions

Malcolm & Co Solicitors LLP enjoyed success in the Appeal against Entry Clearance Officer’s (ECO) decision to refuse S (14 years old boy) application for entrance into the United Kingdom (UK) as the Son of a settled person in the UK - S Father. The ECO did not accept the fact that S following the death of his mother, could not be looked after sufficiently by his sick 80-year-old grandmother. S was denied entry into the UK to settle with his father and British citizen (insert relevant section). Following the submission of a very detailed and comprehensive Appeal notice and representation at the Immigration Tribunal at Taylor House, Holborn, the Judge deemed the ECO's decision to refuse entry as unreasonable considering all the circumstances.

Following the decision, the client said, "I am so grateful for the advice and assistant provided by Malcolm & Co Solicitors LLP especially the skills, experience and compassion of Mr Anoud"

September 2016

Donovan Malcolm of Malcolm and co solicitors LLP secures the return of £8,800

This was client's money seized by the MET police under POCA when he was arrested for PWITS class B cannabis.

No drugs was found on our client when the police arrived acting on information received from an anonymous source. Our client was still arrested and interviewed and released on police bail, 6 months later the matter was NFA'ED as there was no evidence linking him to any drugs. The police still kept money our client had on him under POCA. This money was money he was holding for members of a "Pardner" that he ran as that was their method of saving and not Banks.

Donovan Malcolm of Malcolm and co solicitors LLP was able to force the financial investigator to return of the money with interest under s295 -s297 POCA before having to go into court at Hammersmith magistrates court.

Client from Hackney was very happy with the result as everybody else at Hammersmith magistrates court in the cash seizure court had their money seized.

If the police are trying to hold onto your money under POCA call us now on 0207 613 4300.

June 2016

Malcolm & Co Solicitors LLP helps client arrested for being involved in a 41 million pound "ponzi scheme" in the UK

Our client said he was happy that he was represented by Donovan Malcolm of MALCOLM & CO SOLICITORS LLP. When he attended Bishopsgate police station for an interview as he didn't realise how serious the allegation was until he got to the station to be interviewed by FRAUD TEAM CITY OF LONDON POLICE ECONOMIC CRIME DIRECTORATE.
Mr Malcolm skillfully stopped client being charged, after his first class and professional representation the police took no further action.
Following this the client says “if I hadn't had Malcolm and Co Solicitors I wouldn't have known what to do i'm relieved and happy”
The police interview is the most important aspect in criminal defence therefore effective and diligent advice and assistance is required. 

Contact Malcolm & Co Solicitors LLP if you or someone you know have been arrested or invited to the police station. Contact our 24 hour police station number on 07958 490 143

May 2016

Malcolm & Co Solicitors LLP secure rape acquittal of Husband against Wife

R v A - Isleworth Crown 

Our client in this matter is a Barbados National who visited the UK to spend time with his wife. The couple had met 10 years ago whilst the wife was on holiday in Barbados. As a matter of weeks into his holiday his wife reported an incident that happened at their family home and the client found himself arrested, questioned and charged. The client with no earnings, no fixed abode and no family or friends to turn to was refused bail. The evidence in the case hindered on the victim's evidence that she was violently raped by her husband on two separate occasions.

We managed to secure authority to instruct a English Bajan Dialect interpreter to assist the client with giving evidence. The issue in the case was to do with consent. After 6 days, the jury took 40 minutes to return a unanimous Not Guilty verdict. The client was released and as he had overstayed his Visitor Visa faced deportation. Our Mr Anodu who dealt with the matter was able to secure the safe return of the client back to the Caribbean without being deported by successfully arguing that the State was the reason for the client overstaying.

Following the verdict, the client said, "I thank Malcolm & Co Solicitors LLP for their kindness. I got into the UK from the Caribbean and my wife was the only one I knew. The advice and assistance I received went over and beyond what was expected of them, I doubt if this level of service will be available elsewhere. They literally saved my life".

Doctor's Career Intact After Securing A No Further Action Result

Osondu Anodu a Partner at Malcolm & Co Solicitors LLP was able to convince CPS Lawyer and the Police that there was no realistic prospect of securing a conviction in a Domestic Assault matter involving a Gynaecologist practicing at Harley Street. An arrest, charge and conviction could have spelt the end of the illustrious career of one of Harley Street promising Doctors. 

The vast experience of our Mr Anodu in dealing with police station interviews and making representations thereafter, enabled him to secure a Caution plus 3 interview (voluntary attendance as the police station). The advice to disclose counter evidence to the police allowed relevant and effective representations to be made.

Speaking after the result, the client stated, “ I am extremely grateful for the advice and assistance provided by Malcolm & Co Solicitors LLP especially Osondu. Keep up the good work!”

The police interview is the most important aspect in criminal defence therefore effective and diligent advice and assistance is required. 

Contact Malcolm & Co Solicitors LLP if you or someone you know have been arrested or invited to the police station. Contact our 24 hour police station number on 07500708940

NOVEMBER 2019

INSURANCE COMPANY MAKES HUGE PAYOUT FOLLOWING CLAIM 1 WEEK SHORT OF THE LIMITATION PERIOD - No Win No Fee

We secured a huge payout from a highly reputable insurance company for our client who instructed us 1 week to the end of the 3 years Personal Injury limitation period. The client was involved in a hit and run whilst walking with a child she was caring for. The driver had reversed his car without looking behind him where our client was crossing the road with a child. The client pushed the child away and the driver went over the front of the client’s feet. The client suffered Graiff injury and required surgery. The client had instructed a very reputable firm to deal with her claim but she slipped into a depressive state and abandoned the claim. 

Our Osondu Anodu was instructed just 1 week before the limitation period and a claim was lodged immediately meaning that the client not only able to preserve her standing to bring an negligent claim against the driver’s insurance company but also secure a payout. The driver had not informed his insurance company and his Vehicle Registration Number was noted. The police was contacted and the driver was located and prosecuted.
Following the payout of £30,000, the client said, “I just don’t know how to thank this company especially the incredible support from Ossie (Osondu Anodu), am just so grateful to have met him. The client had meet our Osondu Anodu during a networking show at Kentish Town”. It the conclusion of the case, Osondu said, “it cost nothing to check whether you are entitled to some compensation when you are involved in any accident, the answer could be life changing. Our first approach here at Malcolm & Co Solicitors LLP is to hear people out with a free consultation, we hope to continue to make a difference to our client’s situation no matter what that situation is “.

Call us now for a free consultation meeting on 
020 7613 4300 and speak to Osondu Anodu.

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JUNE 2020

MALCOLM & CO SOLICITORS SECURE RECORD COMPENSATION FOR McDONALDS EMPLOYEE FOLLOWING SLIP AND FALL AT WORK - No Win No Fee

McDonalds admitted liability following a slip and fall incident by one of it’s employees following the failure of the cleaning staff to display the wet floor warning sign. Our employee client and mother of 2 suffered a fractured ankle as a result. The settlement include special damages of loss of earnings plus future loss of earnings and payment for treatment which included counselling for depression. McDonalds settled the matter out of Court for a record payout of £60,000. The client and her family said after the settlement, “this is a happy end to what has been a difficult time for me and my family. Thanks to Ossie, I have had first class treatment and restored hope in my life. I can now look forward. Malcolm & Co Solicitors LLP and Ossie has been exceptional. I thank them for their help and support”. Osondu Anodu said, “it was a sweet end to a bitter start and the hard work of the staff and I paid off nicely for our client and that is what is important “. 

We can help you secure your own record payout if you have suffered injury at work or outside work which is not your fault, on a No Win No Fee basis. Call is now for a free consultation on 020 7613 4300 and speak to Osondu Anodu.
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JANUARY 2020

WILLIAM HILL SETTLES MATTER AFTER EMPLOYEE CAUSES INJURY TO CUSTOMER - No Win No Fee

William Hill accepted liability for their employee’s action following an assault on a customer. Our client, a regular at his local William Hill had approached the counter to cash in his winnings following a bet on a horse race. The employee thought our client was been a nuisance and had no winning ticket and so refused to serve our client or even look at his tickets. Our client was told to leave and when he refused, the employee came out of the protected counter and assaulted our client. The client suffered injury to his chin. The client accepted a £6,000 settlement and thanked Osondu Anodu for giving him the opportunity to talk to him after he had been turned away by several other companies. 
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Court of Appeal Success for Malcolm & Co Solicitors LLP.
30 May 2022
Alexandra Monaghan of Crucible Chambers, instructed by Osondu Anodu of Malcolm & Co Solicitors LLP, appeared at the Court of Appeal on behalf of her young client who was previously sentenced to 10 years’ detention in a Young Offenders’ Institution. Alexandra successfully argued that the sentence was manifestly excessive and her client’s sentence was reduced to seven years.
Mr P, aged 18 at the time of the offence, was convicted after trial of robbery and s.20 GBH. He was acquitted of a further robbery following Alexandra’s successful submission of no case to answer, and also acquitted of possession of a bladed article. The offences arose out of the same facts and the robbery was treated as the lead offence for the purposes of sentence.

Mr P was sentenced to 10 years detention for the robbery and no separate penalty for the GBH offence.

At appeal, Alexandra successfully argued that in increasing the sentence by 2 years from the starting point of 8 years, the sentencing judge double counted the GBH injury. Alexandra relied on the principles established in R v Clarke [2018] EWCA Crim 185 and R v Assaf [2019] EWCA Crim 1057 to argue that the sentencing judge had placed insufficient weight on Mr P’s age and good character.
In allowing the appeal on all three grounds, the Court of Appeal held that the sentence had been increased from the starting point without justification and that this amounted to double counting the injury. Further, the Court of Appeal held that no proper reduction had been allowed for Mr P’s age, good character and other mitigation advanced by Alexandra at the sentencing hearing.

After Alexandra’s hard work on behalf of her client, the Court of Appeal reduced the sentence by 3 years – a sentence below even the original starting point.

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We secure discharge of Extradition arrest warrant for €600,000 fraud.
28 June 2022
Malcolm & Co Solicitors LLP represented a single mother, with an eleven year old daughter, accused of defrauding her ex-partner in Germany of €600000. Laura Herbert of Crucible Chambers argued that to extradite the child’s mother, leaving the child in the care of the mother’s sister (in conditions described by a social worker as ‘overcrowded’ and ‘the least worst option’) would have such a devastating effect on the child that it would be a breach of her right to family life under Article 8 ECHR. The District Judge agreed, finding that extradition was not proportionate in this case, despite the serious allegation.

Call us now for a free consultation meeting on 
020 7613 4300 and speak to Osondu Anodu.

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