Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals - London (Bar)
Band 2
What the Team is Known For
Strengths
2 Bedford Row is well versed in managing cases involving high net worth individuals and offers expertise across all areas of white-collar crime.
The 2BR clerking team is exceptional. Paul and John have curated the best possible team, who are always on hand to help with any issues you may have at any time of the day.
The clerks at 2 Bedford Row exemplify a strong clerking team, providing top-tier service and ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
Notable practitioners
Jim Sturman KC regularly handles financial crime cases for high net worth individuals. Sturman is a hugely well-respected advocate in general crime matters and also handles an impressive caseload of complex fraud and money laundering investigations.
Jim Sturman has a well-deserved reputation as a leading silk. He fights for his clients and is great with juries.
Jim's client-focused advocacy really sets him apart from the top KCs, and his ability to cross-examine witnesses is unrivalled. I would recommend him to anyone I know.
Jim Sturman KC is a standout barrister who consistently delivers exceptional service, expertise and advocacy, making him a trusted and respected figure in the legal community.
Jim is outstanding and at the top of his game as a KC. He is my go-to in any complex case as I can always rely on him being there when required and his passion for case work is still undimmed.
Simon Baker KC maintains a solid reputation in the financial crime legal community. Baker took silk in 2021 and remains a sought-after advocate for financial crime work involving high net worth individuals.
Simon is exceptionally thorough, sharp, incredibly approachable and supportive to the rest of the defence team.
Known for his meticulous and strategic approach in the courtroom, Simon excels in mastering the facts of document-heavy cases, allowing him to present complex legal arguments clearly and convincingly.
Simon Baker is first class - he's a brilliant lawyer, very hard-working, great with clients and engaging in court.
