Mark Paltenghi
YEAR OF CALL: 1979
Over the last 35 years, Mark has acquired considerable experience in prosecuting all areas of serious crime, including attempted murder, kidnap, blackmail, death by dangerous driving, armed robbery, perverting the course of justice and large-scale drug importations. He has prosecuted serious cases on behalf of the Flying Squad, Trident and the Middle Market Drugs Project. He is regularly instructed on behalf of the Crown Prosecution Service as a leading junior in such cases.
Mark’s particular speciality lies in the prosecution of complex fraud, having developed a reputation for deploying the evidence in a straightforward manner that is readily understood by a jury. He has also been instructed by the Serious Fraud Office and the Fraud Prosecution Service. He has considerable experience of confiscation proceedings, and has a developed expertise in cases involving mobile phone and cell site analysis.
MEMBERSHIPS
CPS Advocate Panel Member, Level 4
Fraud Specialist Panel Member
Serious Crime Group Specialist Panel Member
Counter-terrorism Specialist Panel Member