Financial Crime

Ben Summers is a highly competent and well-organised barrister with laudable experience of advising on bribery, fraud and regulatory issues. Corporations and public bodies, as well as individuals, feature highly on his client roster. His practice also draws on complementary Financial Conduct Authority enforcement expertise. He is rated for his advice on data protection compliance in relation to financial crime.

Duncan Jones specialises in white-collar crime defence work. He is known for working on high-profile cases, often those involving an international element. He acts for individuals in major Serious Fraud Office investigations.

George Carter-Stephenson KC is a leading silk who impresses interviewees with his passion and persuasiveness when addressing a jury, as well as his meticulous case preparation. He has proven expertise in cases involving alleged tax frauds, corrupt payments and rate manipulation. His clients also include senior professionals charged with offences such as money laundering and the miss-selling of shares. He is noted for his ability to handle large, significant cases.

Nicola Howard KC is a well-organised, highly dependable silk who applies herself effectively and communicates well with both clients and judges. She is experienced in acting for the defence in a range of financial crime cases, including those relating to tax fraud and rate manipulation. Her client base includes company officers and directors, as well as professionals, and she is regularly instructed both for pre-charge advice and for representation at trial. She is noted for her expertise in cases with international elements.

Nigel Sangster KC is an experienced defence silk who attracts praise for the calming influence he has on clients facing stressful criminal proceedings. He is known for his expertise in large financial crime cases and regularly defends in tax and investment fraud matters.

Simon Pentol KC displays capability across the scope of financial crime and has recently handled a number of high-value tax and investment fraud cases. He wins respect from peers for his client care skills and has a breadth of experience that ranges from sports law to complex cybercrime. Pentol has noted experience in cases involving tax frauds and boiler room frauds.

Sonal Dashani is regularly called upon to handle complex fraud and money laundering cases. She also fields expertise in confiscation proceedings and asset recovery matters, and acts both for the prosecution and the defence. Her broad practice also encompasses appellate work.

Ben Smitten is an experienced criminal defence advocate who has advised executives, high-net worth individuals and other clients in various financial crime investigations.

Dermot Keating KC is an experienced financial crime practitioner with notable experience of handling major cases. He is valued for his skilled defence of clients in fraud cases and is particularly well versed in tax fraud matters.

Matthew Radstone has a strong reputation as a leading junior in financial crime. He has particular expertise in complex fraud, insider trading, money laundering, bribery and corruption as well as on internal investigations and corporate self-reporting.

Samantha Riggs attracts market acclaim for her skill in cases where environmental law and financial crime overlap. She has handled a number of high-value financial crime cases relating to land banking and carbon credits. Riggs also practises more broadly in matters including tax fraud and money laundering, and also has experience in related POCA (Proceeds of Crime Act) matters.