You do not want to be an alleged fraudster in Dubai. The tribulations of convicted frauster George Atkinson and his
‘I am in a cell with four others. There are two double bunk beds just centimetres apart, pushed right up against the cell door. There are only 122 beds in my block to accommodate 246 men. We’ve just heard about an HIV epidemic in here and 70 inmates have been isolated… I was convicted even though the prosecution admitted they had no evidence against me. I am being arbitrarily detained and the British government don’t give a damn.’
Presumably armed with this knowledge, it is little wonder that ex-Baker & McKenzie partner, and newly appointed Mills Oakley partner Anthony Brearley allegedly left Dubai when allegations apparently arose against him while working for Nakheel Corporation. As reported by the Sydney Morning Herald:
Australian lawyer, Anthony Brearley, [is] believed to have left Dubai before a police investigation, thus avoiding jail. Well-placed sources last night confirmed that Mr Reed and Mr Brearley have been declared “fugitives” in Dubai and will be tried in their absence.
In relation to Mills Oakley’s recruiting practices, CEO John Nerurker recently said:
What we do is add that little bit extra; like only hiring lawyers who share our passion for an unwavering client focus and making absolutely sure that all our lawyers are as well, if not better, trained than their top-tier counterparts… This is one way we will continue to differentiate ourselves.
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