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Fraud: Crime

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2 Bedford Row
2 Hare Court
Cloth Fair Chambers
QEB Hollis Whiteman
Red Lion Chambers
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25 Bedford Row
Doughty Street Chambers
Foundry Chambers
Matrix Chambers
Three Raymond Buildings
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23ES
33 Chancery Lane
5KBW
Mountford Chambers

Leading Silks

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Narita Bahra KC – 33 Chancery Lane ‘She has a commanding court presence.’
Cameron Brown KC – Red Lion Chambers
George Carter-Stephenson KC – 25 Bedford Row ‘George is a total master of the detail and cross examines with skill and ease.'
Michael Goodwin KC – Red Lion Chambers ‘Michael is incredibly thorough in his preparation.'
Nicola Howard KC – 25 Bedford Row ‘Nicola's confident, pragmatic style is a favourite of clients and judges alike.’
Gillian Jones KC – Red Lion Chambers ‘An outstanding silk, one of the best in her field.’
John Kelsey-Fry KC – Cloth Fair Chambers
Jonathan Laidlaw KC – 2 Hare Court 'His advocacy is immaculate. His submissions are elegant and clients have total trust and confidence in him.'
Sean Larkin KC –QEB Hollis Whiteman ‘Tough and diligent. Doesn't give an inch in submissions or cross-examination.'
Keir Monteith KC – Garden Court Chambers ‘Keir is fearless and tireless. He is the embodiment of no stone left unturned and regularly goes above and beyond for his clients.’
Cairns Nelson KC – 23ES ‘Cairns is an extremely impressive advocate with a huge court presence.’
Tim Owen KC – Matrix Chambers ‘Tim is a great advocate and strategist.’
Jim Sturman KC – 2 Bedford Row ‘Sharp as a razor in court and at the top of his game.’
David Whittaker KC – 2 Hare Court ‘David is extremely intelligent, analytical and tactical. He is superb on complex fraud cases.’
Ian Winter KC – Cloth Fair Chambers
Richard Wormald KC – Three Raymond Buildings ‘Richard is a fabulous advocate with great presence. When he stands up judges listen.'
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Tom Allen KC – Cloth Fair Chambers
Colin Aylott KC – Mountford Chambers ‘Colin is a terrific advocate, with a lovely measured style, capable of painting a persuasive picture in even the most challenging of defences. He is able to remain calm under the heaviest of fire.'
Jonathan Barnard KC – Cloth Fair Chambers
Jane Bewsey KC – Red Lion Chambers
Edmund Burge KC – 5 St Andrews Hill ‘Edmund is a top class advocate. His legal submissions are sensible and incisive.’
Gideon Cammerman KC – 187 Chambers
Giles Cockings KC – Garden Court Chambers ‘Giles has a wonderful approach with clients. He is warm and considerate, and puts any client at ease from the first meeting.’
Kevin Dent KC – 5 St Andrews Hill
Benjamin Douglas-Jones KC – 5 Paper Buildings
David Durose KC – 5 Paper Buildings  
Richard Fisher KC – Doughty Street Chambers ‘A brilliant strategist and a very safe pair of hands in the court room.'
Dean George KC – 2 Bedford Row
Neil Hawes KC – Crucible Chambers ‘Very strategic and client friendly.'
Mark Heywood KC – 5KBW ‘Mark's courtroom performance is second to none. He demonstrates extraordinary strategic acumen in fraud cases, approaching each matter with a clear, results-focused plan that ensures all aspects of the case are expertly handled. He leaves no stone unturned in the pursuit of the best possible outcome.'
James Lewis KC – Three Raymond Buildings ‘James has a lightning-quick legal mind.’
Tom Little KC – Deka Chambers
Helen Malcolm KC – Three Raymond Buildings ‘Helen is a superb advocate. She presents extremely complex cases and legal arguments in a succinct and powerful way.'
Brian O’Neill KC – 2 Hare Court 'Brian is a clear and robust advocate. He is a powerhouse in court who commands the attention of judges and juries alike.'
Paul Ozin KC – 23ES ‘Paul is a highly persuasive and formidable advocate with a razor sharp legal brain and sharp strategic instincts.’
Pavlos Panayi KC – 7BR ‘A calm and reassuring presence in difficult circumstances.'
Simon Pentol KC – 25 Bedford Row ‘His commitment to his cases is commendable, as is his fearless representation of his clients.’
Amanda Pinto KC – Three Raymond Buildings ‘Amanda is a stellar barrister.’
Alison Pople KC – Cloth Fair Chambers
Nicholas Purnell KC – Cloth Fair Chambers
Mark Rainsford KC – 33 Chancery Lane ‘A silk who delivers arguments concisely and very persuasively.'
Clare Sibson KC  – Fountain Court Chambers 'She is absolutely top notch - supremely clever, provides excellent advice, and is at the top of the game in fraud and financial crime. A true expert in her field.'
Richard Thomas KC – Doughty Street Chambers ‘He has a top-tier legal mind combined with unmatched intellect and professionalism.’
Collingwood Thompson KC – 7BR
David Walbank KC – Red Lion Chambers ‘He is always fully prepared and is indefatigable in his pursuit of the client’s interests at trial.'
Andrew Wheeler KC – 7BR ‘Andrew is a steadying influence on a case. He spots the problems approaching, and works to solve or avoid them.'
Richard Whittam KC – Matrix Chambers 
Natasha Wong KC – 5KBW ‘She is bright, considered, pragmatic, and provides client friendly advice.’
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Jonathan Ashley-Norman KC – Three Raymond Buildings ‘Very tenacious and robust. An unfazed silk with an indefatigable approach.’
Simon Baker KC  – 2 Bedford Row ‘Simon is excellent on every level.’
Rachel Barnes KC – Three Raymond Buildings ‘She is hugely intelligent, practical, and gets on well with clients.’
Gary Bell KC – Libertas Chambers
Charles Bott KC – Mountford Chambers ‘Charles falls back on decades of experience to cut through cases and provide clear advice. His advocacy skills reflect his years before the court.’
Graham Brodie KC – 33 Chancery Lane ‘Hugely confident. He has tremendous authority on his feet.’
Mukul Chawla KC – Foundry Chambers ‘Mukul is a powerful advocate who is loved by both juries and judges.’
Richard Christie KC – 187 Chambers ‘Richard’s attention to detail and hard work are second to none. He leaves no stone unturned in fighting for his clients.’
Julian Christoper KC – 5 Paper Buildings ‘He is unflappable and level-headed. His advocacy is of the highest quality.’
Allison Clare KC – QEB Hollis Whiteman ‘Very experienced, detailed orientated, calm and thoughtful.’
Sarah Clarke KC – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
Mark Cotter KC – 5 St Andrews Hill ‘Mark is an exceptional lawyer. His presentation of cases is faultless.’
Simon Csoka KC – Libertas Chambers 'He will fearlessly and effectively pursue good points.'
Simon Farrell KC – Three Raymond Buildings
Jonathan Fisher KC – Red Lion Chambers ‘A very intelligent and always thoughtful silk.’
Edward Henry KC – Mountford Chambers ‘A fearless advocate who is a pleasure to watch in court.’
Jamas Hodivala KC – Matrix Chambers
Adam Kane KC – Libertas Chambers 'His dedication, attention to detail and tenacity in both the preparation of a case and its execution are matched only by his elegant advocacy style.'
Leon Kazakos KC –2 Hare Court ‘He is unfailingly thorough in his preparation and persuasive in his advocacy. He has excellent judgement and is a terrific jury advocate.'
Brendan Kelly KC  – 2 Hare Court ‘Brendan is calm, smooth, persuasive, quick, tactical and subtle.’
Jonathan Kinnear KC  – 2 Hare Court ‘He is a persuasive and calm advocate, who is always on top of his brief.’
Abbas Lakha KC – 9BR Chambers
John McGuinness KC – Foundry Chambers ‘A committed and intelligent silk.’ 
Andrew Mitchell KC – 33 Chancery Lane
Miranda Moore KC – 5 Paper Buildings
Benjamin Newton KC – Doughty Street Chambers ‘A titan of tactical decisions.'
Jane Osborne KC – 2 Harcourt Buildings
David Perry KC – 6KBW College Hill ‘David is very good at considering complex and voluminous information and distilling the essential points at speed.’
Tom Price KC – Millennium Chambers ‘He is very experienced and assured. Cool and calm and reliable.’
Paul Raudnitz KC – QEB Hollis Whiteman 'Paul is extremely approachable. He has a clear and engaging style combined with meticulous preparation.'
Stan Reiz KC – 2 Bedford Row ‘A go-to counsel for serious fraud and financial crime cases.’
Jason Sugarman KC – Foundry Chambers ‘Jason has charm and gravitas. He always gets to the heart of the matter, and can focus on what really counts.'
James Waddington KC – Foundry Chambers
Adrian Waterman KC – Matrix Chambers ‘He is an excellent lawyer, diligent and a good strategist.’
Alistair Webster KC –33 Chancery Lane ‘He is quite simply top quality. His knowledge of the fine detail of complex cases is incredible.’
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Ali Bajwa KC – QEB Hollis Whiteman
Henry Blaxland KC – Garden Court Chambers
Rupert Bowers KC – Doughty Street Chambers ‘Sharp, strategic and confident.’
Christopher Coltart KC – 2 Hare Court ‘A phenomenal silk who is excellent with clients – calm and reassuring.’
Adam Davis KC – 3TG
Mark Fenhalls KC – 23ES ‘One of the great communicators at the Bar.’  
Ben FitzGerald KC – QEB Hollis Whiteman ‘Ben is an exceptional lawyer. He combines intellectual ability with a very practical outlook.’
Richard Jory KC – Foundry Chambers ‘He has an eye for detail and ensures cases proceed smoothly.’
Jonathan Lennon KC – Doughty Street Chambers ‘He is exceptional with clients.'
Charles Miskin KC – 23ES
Nigel Sangster KC – 25 Bedford Row ‘Nigel is a true class act. Juries love him and his advocacy is intelligent and relatable.’
Charlie Sherrard KC – 2BR
Bernard Tetlow KC – Furnival Chambers
Andrew Trollope KC – 187 Chambers 'Andrew is a fighter and has a great presence in front of the jury.'
Sasha Wass KC – 6KBW College Hill

2024 Silks

Rebecca Chalkley KC – 6KBW College Hill ‘Rebecca is simply superb. Very bright and pragmatic with a brilliant client manner. She is a stand out barrister.’
Dermot Keating KC – 25 Bedford Row ‘Dermot is an impressive silk. He is a firm and calm tiller on the ship in even the choppiest of waters.'
Martin McCarthy KC – Farringdon Chambers ‘Martin is extremely knowledgeable, astute and practical.’
Tom Payne KC – Red Lion Chambers ‘Tom is thorough, diligent and persuasive.'
Jonathan Polnay KC – QEB Hollis Whiteman
James Thacker KC – Deka Chambers

2025 Silks

Stuart Biggs KC – Cloth Fair Chambers
Peter Caldwell KC – Doughty Street Chambers ‘Peter is an extremely able barrister, who provides excellent advice to clients coupled with smooth advocacy.'
Oliver Cook KC – Libertas Chambers 'Oliver is knowledgeable, strategic and dedicated. A confident and robust advocate.'
Tim Forte KC – 3TG
Gerard Hillman KC – Libertas Chambers ‘Gerard instils complete confidence in clients. He consistently delivers top quality work.’
Paul Jarvis KC – 6KBW College Hill
Simon Ray KC – 6KBW College Hill 'A star of the white collar Bar.'
Rachel Scott KC  – Three Raymond Buildings ‘Rachel is a clear thinking, highly analytical barrister. She is an exceptional advocate, with a fantastic legal mind.’
Nicholas Yeo KC – Three Raymond Buildings ‘He is responsive and thoughtful in his approach.’

Leading Juniors

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Faras Baloch – Red Lion Chambers ‘Faras is unflappable in court. He is dexterous, engaging and compelling.’
Duncan Jones – 25 Bedford Row ‘Duncan is a total star. A brilliant legal mind with the skills on his feet to match.’
Rhys Meggy – Cloth Fair Chambers
Vedrana Pehar – Matrix Chambers ‘A brilliant barrister who possesses skill and charm in equal measure.’
Alastair Smith – 2 Bedford Row ‘Alastair is a class act.'
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Graham Arnold – Farringdon Chambers ‘Graham is exceptional with clients and his advocacy skills are second to none.’
Christopher Convey – 33 Chancery Lane 
Robert Dacre – Cloth Fair Chambers
Thomas Daniel – 2 Bedford Row ‘Thomas has the ability to command the confidence of both judges and juries in serious fraud cases. He is unflappable under pressure.’
Sonal Dashani – 25 Bedford Row ‘Sonal’s tenacity and diligence make her stand out. She commands the attention of judges and juries alike.’
Felicia Davy – Red Lion Chambers ‘Felicia is tenacious and articulate in court. She is great with lay clients.’
Philippa Eastwood – Doughty Street Chambers ‘She is a very bright and very insightful practitioner.’
Leila Gaskin – Crucible Chambers ‘Leila is a highly confident and compassionate barrister, who is known for her exceptional client care.’
Roderick James – Crucible Chambers ‘Roderick has a keen eye for detail. He is able to analyse large volumes of material and distil the issues in the case with ease.'
Rachel Kapila – Cloth Fair Chambers
Timothy Kendal – 2 Bedford Row
Keith Mitchell – Libertas Chambers 'Keith is attentive and responsive, and he is well-liked by clients.'
Samantha Riggs – 25 Bedford Row ‘Samantha is a thorough and detailed advocate who leaves no stone unturned, and has a very calm manner in court.'
Neil Saunders – Three Raymond Buildings
Alexandra Scott – Mountford Chambers ‘Alexandra is incredibly hard working and an excellent communicator.’
Kevin Toomey – 2 Bedford Row
Benjamin Waidhofer – Foundry Chambers ‘Ben is a highly effective barrister. His calm demeanour instills confidence, and his client care is consistently outstanding. He brings a fearless approach to his advocacy, underpinned by a strong command of the law and meticulous preparation.'
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Kathryn Arnot Drummond – 5KBW ‘A stylish and elegant advocate with tactical acumen.’
Max Baines – Red Lion Chambers ‘Max is very thorough in his case preparation. He is a confident advocate.’
Danielle Barden – 5 St Andrews Hill ‘Danielle is a supremely conscientious advocate with a fine eye for detail.  She is relentless in her pursuit of her client’s interests.’
Nick Barraclough – 2BR
Angus Bunyan – 2 Hare Court ‘Angus has first class strategic insight. As an advocate he is incredibly well prepared, clear and persuasive.’
Catherine Collins – 33 Chancery Lane
Polly Dyer – Cloth Fair Chambers ‘Polly is strategic, intelligent and responsive. She puts clients at ease in difficult situations.'
Dominic D’Souza – Goldsmith Chambers
William England – Mountford Chambers ‘A master tactician and an articulate and persuasive advocate with a wealth of experience. Juries love him.'
Leila Gaafar – 6KBW College Hill ‘Leila is phenomenal.  She is incredibly bright and hard-working, superb with clients, and tactically astute.’
Rachna Gokani – QEB Hollis Whiteman ‘Her advocacy is focused and smart. She is absolutely not to be underestimated.'
Jenny Goldring – 5 Paper Buildings ‘Jenny is an exceptional barrister who consistently demonstrates thoroughness, dedication, and professionalism. She is friendly, approachable, and refreshingly down-to-earth.'
Michael Gomulka  – 25 Bedford Row ‘Michael is an extremely bright, eloquent individual who exudes confidence in his advocacy.’
Sean Hammond – 2 Bedford Row ‘Sean has excellent tactical abilities and a tremendous eye for detail.'
Ashley Hendron – 2 Bedford Row ‘Ashley is a stellar junior. He has an incredible work ethic allied with impeccable organisation and knows each case inside out.’
Dominic Hockley  – 2 Harcourt Buildings ‘Dominic is extremely easy to work with, has great knowledge of the law, and immediately inspires confidence.’
Frederick Hookway – 5KBW ‘He has a strong courtroom presence and a very fair but rigorous approach.'
Stephen Hopper – 5 Paper Buildings ‘Stephen is an excellent barrister. He has a calming presence before the jury.’
Henry Hughes – 187 Chambers ‘Henry is superb. A tenacious and able advocate, and a master of the detail.’
Ben Isaacs –7BR
Nick James – 33 Chancery Lane
Alex Jamieson – 25 Bedford Row ‘Alex consistently demonstrates outstanding legal acumen. He is calm, composed and sharp in both cross examination and legal submissions.’
Senghin Kong – QEB Hollis Whiteman
Matt Lawson – Libertas Chambers ‘Matthew has sterling judgement and a commanding presence.’
Francesca Levett – 5 St Andrews Hill ‘Francesca is unflappable. She takes excellent points with clarity and skill, even in the face of judicial hostility.’
Lewis MacDonald – 2 Hare Court ‘Lewis' cross examination is very effective and he is great with clients.’
Eleanor Mawrey – Deka Chambers ‘Eleanor has an great eye for detail but never loses sight of the bigger picture.’
Gareth Munday – Deka Chambers
Jennifer Newcomb – QEB Hollis Whiteman ‘Jennifer is excellent, her advocacy is persuasive and engaging, and her dedication to her work is obvious to all.’
Tom Nicholson – 2 Harcourt Buildings ‘Tom is very bright and gets to the heart of the issue very quickly.’
John Ojakovoh – 2 Harcourt Buildings ‘John is unbelievably well prepared, courteous and unflappable.’
Osman Osman – 25 Bedford Row ‘A very engaging and charismatic jury advocate who makes good strategic decisions.’
Luke Ponte – Three Raymond Buildings ‘Luke has an exceptional bedside manner with clients, and an uncanny ability to identify fitting and beautiful turns of phrase and incorporate them into his closing speeches.'
Andrew Price – Drystone Chambers ‘Andrew is a calm, balanced and assured barrister. He is well prepared, tactical and determined.'
Ellis Sareen – Foundry Chambers ‘Ellis is a fantastic advocate with encyclopaedic knowledge of the law.’
Esther Schutzer-Weissmann – 6KBW College Hill ‘She is incredibly tenacious, and willing to argue every point when prosecuting.'
Ben Smitten – 25 Bedford Row ‘Ben has a ferocious work-rate. Clients love that he never shies away from a fight.’
Kabir Sondhi – 9BR Chambers ‘Kabir is an extremely talented barrister. He manages to balance forensic attention to detail with careful, considered, and persuasive advocacy.’
David Stern  – 5 St Andrews Hill ‘David has exceptional analytical skills and quickly identifies the salient issues in the most complex cases.’
Ben Summers  – 25 Bedford Row  'Ben is a calm and commanding advocate with a fine eye for detail.'
Jack Talbot – Red Lion Chambers ‘Jack is an exceptional advocate with the ability to break down complex topics into persuasive and jury friendly language.’
Ini Udom – 5 St Andrews Hill ‘She is very diligent and bright, and works well under intense pressure.'
Jonathan Underhill – 3PB ‘Jonathan is a fluent advocate with a calm and assured presence in court.’
Greg Unwin – 187 Chambers ‘Greg is an immensely impressive junior who combines intellectual rigour, courtroom composure, and client empathy.’
Tom Wainwright – Garden Court Chambers 'An intelligent and forensically minded barrister who is particularly good for complex fraud cases.'
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Shina Animashaun – Garden Court Chambers ‘Shina is very skilled. He has an exceptional ability to understand and absorb a huge amount of complicated detail in a short space of time and identify the heart of the issue.’
Kwaku Awuku-Asabre – Matrix Chambers ‘Kwaku is incredibly astute, with the capacity to deal with vast amounts of material with clarity and composure.’
Giles Bedloe – Deka Chambers ‘Giles is calm, collected and clever. He provides spot on legal advice and is a solid advocate.’
Daniel Chadwick – 2 Hare Court ‘A charming, meticulous, and analytical genius.’
Dominic Connolly – 5 St Andrews Hill
Tom Doble - QEB Hollis Whiteman 'Tom is a superb junior. He has total mastery of the detail, coupled with strategic insight beyond his years.'
Alexander dos Santos – Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘He is a perfect combination of charming and forceful in court. He charms juries and has judges eating out of his hand.’
Thom Dyke – Deka Chambers
Grace Forbes – 2 Hare Court ‘Her advocacy is inevitably smooth and elegant.’
Christopher Foulkes – 2 Hare Court 'He is highly diligent, calm and assured. His attention to detail is outstanding and he has brilliant judgement.’
Richard Furlong – Mountford Chambers ‘Richard is an absolute fighter.’
Tom Godfrey – 23ES ‘Tom's preparation and presentation is first rate. His manner with clients is reassuring.’
Will Hanson – Garden Court Chambers ‘Will is incredibly smart, hardworking and organised. A top class fraud junior.‘
Nicholas Hearn – Three Raymond Buildings ‘An excellent fraud junior who is trusted by judges and juries.’
Michael Hick – 5 Paper Buildings ‘A very experienced advocate in the fraud and white collar crime field.'
Nichola Higgins – Matrix Chambers
Joe Hingston – Mountford Chambers ‘Joe is a class act. Highly organised and always on top of his brief.’
Ben Holt – 5KBW
Tim Hunter - 2BR
Annie Johnston – Millennium Chambers
Arthur Kendrick – The 36 Group ‘Arthur is a naturally gifted advocate who prepares thoroughly for every case, making him highly effective on his feet.’
Rupert Kent – 5KBW
Ashraf Khan – 2 Bedford Row
Charles Langley – 2 Bedford Row ‘Charles is tactically astute and approachable.'
Peter Lownds – 2 Hare Court ‘Peter communicates well with all involved in cases, particularly with vulnerable clients.’
James Marsland – 5 Paper Buildings
James Martin – 25 Bedford Row ‘He is very analytical, and able to digest complicated matters and explain them to clients in simple terms.’
Will Martin – 2 Hare Court ‘A fearless and astute advocate with unyielding commitment to his clients. More than capable of holding his own in the most difficult cases.’
John McNamara – 5 St Andrews Hill 
Zacharias Miah – 9BR Chambers
Roxanne Morrell – Libertas Chambers
Amy Oliver – 2 Harcourt Buildings ‘An exceptionally good junior.’
Sophie O’Sullivan – Outer Temple Chambers ‘She has in-depth legal knowledge and looks to find the best solution for the client.’
Tom Parker – The 36 Group ‘Tom is dedicated and highly personable.’
Adam Payter –6KBW College Hill ‘Adam is a pleasure to work with. He is exceptionally bright.’
Matthew Radstone – 25 Bedford Row ‘Matthew is hard-working, charming and diligent.'
Peter Ratliff –6KBW College Hill
Gordon Ross – 3TG
Kat Shields – 7BR ‘She is extremely dedicated.’
Jessica Tate – Foundry Chambers 
Alexander Upton – 23ES
Mark Watson – Mountford Chambers ‘Mark is an excellent barrister with a keen eye for detail. He is forensic in his examination of witnesses.’
Colin Wells – 25 Bedford Row ‘Colin has excellent attention to detail and is great with clients.’  

Rising Stars

Molly Dyas – 2 Bedford Row ‘Molly has an instinctive grasp of the perfect tactics for any fraud case.'
Tom Phillips – QEB Hollis Whiteman 'An eloquent and smooth advocate.'

Fraud: crime in London Bar

2 Bedford Row


2BR has an excellent reputation for its ‘real strength in depth in fraud and financial crime‘. Jim Sturman KC is very highly regarded for his strength in handling a wide range of complex fraud matters, including MTIC fraud, diversion fraud, and allegations of fraudulent trading. Dean George KC is well versed in handling cross-border fraud cases and large-scale money laundering matters. Among the juniors, Alastair Smith is ‘a brilliant negotiator and smooth operator’ with a solid track record in representing defendants in cases involving alleged domestic and international fraud conspiracies. Tim Hunter and Charlie Sherrard KC joined the team in December 2024 and May 2025 respectively.

Referenzen

‚Paul Rodgers is commercially astute.‘

‚2BR has a strong clerks‘ room and Paul Rodgers is a great senior clerk.‘

‚The clerking team is consistently excellent—responsive, pragmatic, and solutions-focused.‘





2 Hare Court


2 Hare Court is 'a great set with strength in depth' in the white-collar crime space. Jonathan Laidlaw KC is 'tactically astute with phenomenal advocacy', and David Whittaker KC‘s 'mellifluous delivery is combined with a sharp mind', making him highly sought after for matters such a document-heavy medical insurance fraud case. The 'strong and committed' Angus Bunyan is 'a class act', with an excellent reputation for advising on complex money laundering cases. Andrew Radcliffe KC retired from practice in March 2024.

Referenzen

‚Julian Campbell and Jack Shah are stand-out clerks, and offer the highest quality service.‘

‚Efficient clerking.‘

‚The clerks always go the extra mile.‘





Cloth Fair Chambers


At Cloth Fair Chambers, the team has a strong track record in advising on a wide range of complex fraud matters. Members of the set regularly act for international clients in tax fraud, money laundering and corporate fraud work. Head of chambers John Kelsey-Fry KC is very experienced in handling financial fraud mandates, and Alison Pople KC routinely advises high-net-worth individuals charged with tax fraud. Stuart Biggs KC is a key contact for defence matters. Polly Dyer joined the team in May 2025.





QEB Hollis Whiteman


QEB Hollis Whiteman has 'very impressive strength in depth of counsel in the financial crime area'. Members of the set routinely act for national and international clients in complex fraud and financial crime matters. Sean Larkin KC 'brings charisma, confidence and eloquence in equal measure' and regularly assists companies and individuals, including company directors, with fraud issues. Among the juniors, Jennifer Newcomb is 'a spectacular barrister with an incisive legal brain', and is adept at handling cases involving allegations of VAT fraud, money laundering, abuse of position and conspiracy to defraud. In recent developments at the set, Jonathan Polnay KC and Allison Clare KC joined the team in November 2024 and February 2025 respectively.

Referenzen

‚Chris Emmings is a star.‘

‚Chris Emmings is approachable and sensible with vast experience.‘

‚Chris Emmings and Faye Stimpson are excellent.‘





Red Lion Chambers


Red Lion Chambers is 'an excellent crime set' with a solid track record in advising on a broad spectrum of serious fraud matters. Gillian Jones KC is sought after for her expertise in advising on high-profile financial fraud cases. In a prominent highlight for the set, Jones KC and Max Baines are acting for the prosecution in R v Zhang & Ling, an alleged money laundering conspiracy involving the seizure of bitcoin worth £5bn.

Referenzen

‚The clerks are helpful and reliable.‘

‚The clerks are all very professional.‘

‚The clerks‘ room is experienced and provides a solid service.‘





25 Bedford Row


25 Bedford Row is ‘a really impressive chambers featuring a vast array of talent‘. The set focuses solely on defence work, and the team is sought after for its strength in representing organisations and individuals in a wide range of highly sensitive and complex fraud matters. Nicola Howard KC‘s ‘trial advocacy is impeccable‘, and Simon Pentol KC‘s workload includes advising on VAT and investment fraud cases. Among the juniors, Duncan Jones is ‘an outstanding strategist‘ and has an excellent reputation for being ‘one of the best juniors at the Bar for criminal fraud work‘. James Martin joined the team in March 2025.

Referenzen

‚Alfie Lee is a fantastic clerk.‘

‚Alfie Lee leads a fine clerking team.‘

‚Charlie Gardner and Chris Jones are terrific.‘





Doughty Street Chambers


Doughty Street Chambers is 'a reliable, dependable set, full of bright and driven barristers', with a solid track record in handling large-scale, often cross-border, fraud cases. Richard Thomas KC garners praise for being 'a pre-eminent fraud barrister', and Benjamin Newton KC brings extensive experience in advising on complex money laundering and conspiracy to defraud matters. Philippa Eastwood is well versed in representing corporates and individuals in cases involving alleged money laundering. In a boost to the senior end of chambers, Peter Caldwell KC took silk in March 2025.

Referenzen

‚Matt Butchard is a really excellent clerk.‘

‚Chloe Cousins is very efficient.‘

‚Chloe Cousins‘ strategic insight and responsiveness has proven invaluable.‘





Foundry Chambers


At the 'formidable set' Foundry Chambers, the group is regularly instructed in VAT fraud matters and money laundering cases, to name a couple of areas. Head of chambers Alexandra Healy KC 'commands the attention of the court and the respect of her peers' and brings extensive experience in prosecuting and defending in a broad range of fraud matters, with particular expertise in advising on MTIC fraud cases. Benjamin Waidhofer's 'advocacy is strategic and persuasive'.

Referenzen

‚Foundry Chambers are a highly reliable and well-regarded set, known for their consistent excellence across a broad range of criminal work.‘

‚A very well regarded prosecuting set.‘

‚A well respected set.‘





Matrix Chambers


At Matrix Chambers, Adrian Waterman KC is 'an absolute star, impressive in complex legal arguments and has great tactical judgement', with a solid track record in handling complex money laundering matters, and Jamas Hodivala KC 'combines really impressive technical ability with great client skills and tactical nous'. Turning to the juniors, Vedrana Pehar 'has exceptional specialist experience in the financial crime sector', and Kwaku Awuku-Asabre brings experience in advising on cases involving VAT and cryptocurrency fraud, as well as complex money laundering matters.

Referenzen

‚Matrix is a very well-respected set.‘

‚One of the best known chambers at the intersection of white-collar crime and public law with a vibrant mix of prosecution and defence work.‘





Three Raymond Buildings


Three Raymond Buildings has 'an excellent reputation in white collar crime work'. The team routinely advises on a broad spectrum of matters, including VAT fraud, fraudulent trading and money laundering cases. Helen Malcolm KC 'instils confidence in juries and judges alike' and continues to act in large-scale international fraud cases. Neil Saunders is regularly instructed by prominent white-collar fraud firms, as well as acting as counsel to individuals and companies facing allegations of fraud. In a boost to the senior end of chambers, Rachel Scott KC and Nicholas Yeo KC were elevated to silk in March 2025.

Referenzen

‚Eddie Holland and Charlie Tennent are efficacious and approachable, and Emma Makepeace is a magnificent addition to the team.‘

‚Eddie Holland and his team have a very deep understanding of the work and what we need from counsel.‘

‚Christina Eleftheriou is particularly helpful.‘





23ES


23ES' practice routinely handles a wide range of large-scale fraud matters, often involving international elements. Cairns Nelson KC is 'an excellent tactician who works hard to achieve the best result for his clients', and Paul Ozin KC 'has extensive experience of financial crime work'. Tom Godfrey is well versed in advising on complex cases involving allegations of money laundering and diversion fraud.

Referenzen

‚Wayne King is exceptional.‘

‚Adam Chapman is a stand out clerk.‘

‚Top tier clerking.‘





33 Chancery Lane


'First rate set' 33 Chancery Lane houses a team with expertise in advising on complex fraud and money laundering matters. Narita Bahra KC's 'eye for the detail of a case is exceptional', and Graham Brodie KC is 'legally and strategically astute', with an excellent reputation for his white-collar defence work. Nick James is 'a formidable white collar fraud barrister combining charismatic jury advocacy, tactical acumen and excellent client care' .

Referenzen

‚Sam Carter is incredibly friendly and welcoming.‘

‚Martin Adams is an excellent clerk.‘

‚Martin Adams is very experienced and helpful.‘





5KBW


At 5KBW, the 'well-prepared and thoughtful advocate' Natasha Wong KC brings extensive experience in handling large-scale serious fraud matters, often involving allegations of VAT fraud, money laundering and abuse of position. Among the juniors, Frederick Hookway is 'forceful yet measured in his advocacy', with a solid track record in prosecuting in cases involving allegations of money laundering, Ponzi schemes, phishing and boiler room fraud.

Referenzen

‚Lee Hughes-Gage is intellectual and an excellent troubleshooter.‘

‚Tom Tracy is a fine clerk.‘

‚Matt Harper is super solid and will always go the extra mile.‘





Mountford Chambers


Mountford Chambers stands out as 'an excellent set', with a solid track record in advising on money laundering and tax fraud cases, to name a couple of areas. Colin Aylott KC is 'very jury friendly', and routinely acts for high-net-worth individuals in high-profile fraud cases. Charles Bott KC is 'exceptionally wise', and Edward Henry KC 'puts his heart and soul into any case he is instructed on'. Alexandra Scott is 'very astute' with 'a combination of intellect and tactical appreciation', and recently represented one of the defendants in a multi-party case involving allegations of fraudulent trading in the property rental sector.

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‚Ben Heaviside is superb.‘

‚Jordan Wescott is always quick to respond.‘

‚Clerks are very approachable and will always go the extra mile. Nothing is ever too much trouble for them.‘