Department profile
2BR

Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : London (Bar)


2BR

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Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals - London (Bar)

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
2 Bedford Row is well regarded for its financial crime offering for high net worth individuals. Its members are experienced in acting for high net worth individuals on financial crime matters, including money laundering, sanctions and criminal tax investigations.

Strengths

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  • 2BR have great depth of knowledge and experience in financial crime, with an outstanding track record and reputation.

    Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
  • 2BR are outstanding in providing representation for high net worth clients. They have the track record, gravitas and experience to ensure that the demands of these clients are satisfied and are willing to go the extra mile every time to ensure clients know they are getting the best possible service.

    Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Jim Sturman
    Band 1Jim Sturman

    Jim Sturman

    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 is an outstanding advocate who is genuinely hands-on at every stage of a case. His analytical insight is exceptional: he consistently identifies arguments and strategic opportunities that are overlooked by others. His strategic insight and advice has been consistently correct and decisive in achieving a successful outcome. He commands the complete confidence of both solicitors and clients alike. Clients in particular respond to his clarity, authority and calm reassurance under pressure.

      Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Jim takes the weight out of a case by always being available and taking the difficult issues head-on.

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    • Jim Sturman is at the very top of his game. He is a doyen and is exceptionally good in front of the jury to whom he speaks with absolute candour. He takes the jury with him on every case.

      Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 2Simon Baker
    Band 2Simon Baker

    Simon Baker

    Simon Baker KC maintains a solid reputation in the financial crime legal community. Baker remains a sought-after advocate for financial crime work involving high net worth individuals.

    • Simon is great fun to work with. He picks up all the right issues, he's flexible in his advice and he can give you his initial thoughts and then can adjust based on your questions. He's a great advocate, a great analyst and a great people person as well. Clients love him.

      Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Simon Baker is extremely articulate and capable across a whole range of issues. He is an all-rounder: extremely bright, very approachable and able to explain complex issues in a simple way, verbally and in writing.

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    • Simon is extremely hardworking and experienced. When he's on his feet he does the best cross-examination.

      Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 3Thomas Daniel
    Band 3Thomas Daniel

    Thomas Daniel

    Thomas Daniel is a respected junior barrister who deals with a variety of financial crime matters for high and ultra high net worth clients.

    • Tom has an encyclopaedic command of the law and an exceptional work ethic. He is meticulous, highly analytical and relentlessly thorough, producing work of consistently outstanding quality. He is a completely safe pair of hands, calm under pressure and unfailingly reliable.

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    • Thomas is a solicitor's dream as junior counsel in any complex case. He works harder than anyone else and knows the papers inside out.

      Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Thomas Daniel is meticulous and relentless.

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