Rupert is primarily a criminal practitioner. While most of his work is related to fraud, he also undertakes cases involving homicide, serious violence, firearms, explosives, drugs, and sexual offences. He prosecutes and defends and is often instructed as leading counsel. He complements his criminal practice with work in the regulatory and disciplinary fields.
He is ranked as a leading junior for criminal fraud by Chambers & Partners (2008) and praised for tackling cases in a "spirited and highly proficient" manner. He is listed in the same category by The Legal 500, where Rupert is also recognised as a leader in health and safety law.
Key cases
- British Horseracing Authority v Tierney: the decision by horse racing's disciplinary body to ban a trainer for an unprecedented 6 years in a case where a horse had been used as a ringer
- R v Vocaturo & Ors (2007): defending in MTIC fraud involving over £20m of VAT
- R v Sthankiya & Ors (2007): SFO prosecution. Defending in £60m fraud arising from the collapse of the Ciro Citterio menswear chain
- R v Davenport & Ors (2006): Prosecuting for SFO in £17m false accounting allegation following the merger of two FTSE - listed companies and associated corruption
- R v Francis-Macrae (2005): prosecuting internet fraud based on .eu domain
- R v Kulish & Ors (2004): multi-million gangmaster and immigration fraud
Contact Rupert Mayo
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7242 3555
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7242 2511
Email: clerks@7br.co.uk