October 16, 2026
Congratulations to Faras Baloch and Trevor Archer, whose work on SFO Director v Ultra Electronics has been recognised in the GIR Awards 2026 shortlist for Most Important Court Case of the Year.
Faras and Trevor represented the SFO in proceedings for a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) with Ultra Electronics Holdings Ltd, arising from alleged failure to prevent bribery connected with the company’s operations in Algeria and Oman.
The three-year DPA included a financial penalty of more than £10 million, costs of approximately £4.8 million, annual reporting to the SFO and ongoing co-operation obligations: https://redlionchambers.co.uk/faras-baloch-and-trevor-archer-secure-dpa-for-the-sfo/
Faras Baloch is a specialist in the most serious and complex criminal cases. He has particular expertise in Business Crime & Fraud, Money Laundering & Proceeds of Crime, Financial Services Regulation & Professional Discipline and Serious and Organised Crime.
Trevor Archer is ranked as a leading practitioner in the major legal directories. He is frequently instructed to act in complex investigations that attract significant public interest or address novel legal issues. He has particular experience defending and prosecuting complex corporate crime, including cases that involve parallel civil proceedings or proceedings in other jurisdictions.
The awards will take place on the 19th November at The Conrad, Washington DC, USA.
Read the GIR Awards shortlist here:
https://globalinvestigationsreview.com/article/gir-awards-2026-shortlists-part-two
