Financial Crime

Jim Sturman KC advises corporate entities as well as individuals, including company executives and professional staff. He is an experienced adviser in jurisdictions outside the UK, including the Turks & Caicos Islands. He has deep expertise in substantial fraud and corruption trials. Sturman handles a number of high-profile Serious Fraud Office investigations into matters such as bribery and market manipulation.

"Jim is a real superstar and one of the safest pairs of hands at the Bar. He brings a very pragmatic approach and sensational people skills."

"Jim is a top silk, relentless in his pursuit of the best outcome for his lay clients.He has an instinct for what will stick with a jury and his courtroom craft is second to none."

"Jim is now an institution of the Bar. He is a top class advocate, passionate and driven."

Brian Altman KC is an experienced barrister widely recognised for his ability to handle both complex and novel issues of law. He is involved in some of the most high-profile cases regarding financial crime and fraud.

"Brian is very hard-working, considered and a complete fighter."

"He is brilliant, one of the rock stars of the Bar. What he hasn't done or doesn't know isn't worth doing or knowing. He is great on his feet, enormously respected by judges and opponents fear him."

"He's just an all-round brilliant barrister. Brian is an extremely effective advocate in front of a jury and has an ability to change his approach and attitude depending upon his tribunal."

Sean Hammond is noted for his interpersonal skills in and out of court. He regularly handles high-value matters such as boiler room fraud and money laundering investigations, while his areas of expertise also include mortgage and tax fraud. He is adept at handling cases involving related civil proceedings.

"Sean has a lovely and engaging manner with witnesses, judges and juries in court."

"Sean has a deft touch with cases. He is very tactically astute, hard-working and persuasive. He is a tenacious barrister who fights tooth and nail for the right result."

"Sean is charming, with a razor-sharp mind. He plays the long game and is clever and cautious. He has a great bedside manner with clients and is a go-to for complex fraud."

An accomplished barrister with experience of regulatory and financial crime work, Simon Baker KC is proficient in the full spectrum of fraud cases. He is acclaimed for his impressive skill in mastering the facts of document-heavy cases. Baker acts on highly complex matters for financial services clients, with his cases often including both civil and criminal elements. He offers particular expertise in cases concerning money laundering and bribery.

"He is so knowledgeable and, if he doesn't know something, by the end of the day he will have become an expert on it. His advocacy is incredible and he knows the case inside out."

"Simon is very bright. His factual analysis and judgement are excellent and he has an excellent manner with the court. He's a formidable opponent."

"He is able to cut right to the chase in terms of drafting, advocacy and narrow issues, to make sure everyone is on the same page."

Stan Reiz KC possesses notable expertise in cases concerning allegations of money laundering and fraud. He earns praise both for his ability to handle highly detailed cases and for his calm manner in court.

"Stan's advocacy in the higher courts and appeal courts is superb. He has an answer for everything."

"He is an excellent advocate, who has a fantastic voice and a command of the courtroom."

"Stan goes from strength to strength, rapidly becoming one of the standout performers at the Bar. He has exceptional ability and an easy courtroom manner."

Thomas Daniel is an experienced barrister who is regularly instructed in a range of complex cases. He acts for both the defence and the prosecution, including such entities as the Serious Fraud Office, the Crown Prosecution Service and the Financial Conduct Authority. He is noted for his expertise in multi-jurisdictional bribery and corruption matters.

"Thomas is a highly skilled trial advocate."

"There is nothing that Thomas will not know in terms of the evidence and the strengths and weaknesses of his client's case."

"Thomas is very calm and measured and he deals with things without difficulty. He doesn't make a mountain out of molehill and gets on with it."

Timothy Kendal is a noted senior junior who remains in high demand due to the impressive strategic input he offers. His experience includes advising individual and corporate clients on international bribery and money laundering matters, as well as on alleged sanctions breaches.

Alastair Smith is noted for his strategic approach when acting both for the prosecution and defence in financial crime cases. He is particularly experienced in large-scale fraud and money laundering offences linked to serious organised crime.

"Alastair is not only an excellent legal strategist but he is superb in court.His presentation of the evidence keeps the jury interested and his cross-examination is devastating."

"Alastair has a high level of dedication to client service."