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Financial Crime - London (Bar)

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

The barristers at 33 Chancery Lane offer expertise spanning the full range of financial crime matters. The set is regularly instructed to act both for the prosecution and defence in complex bribery and money laundering cases, and members are also well versed in the handling of HMRC investigations. Asset recovery matters are a key area of strength for the team, owing to the set's recognised prowess in POCA (Proceeds of Crime Act) proceedings. The set's enviable client list includes leading corporations and individuals. Instructing solicitors describe counsel at the set as having a "wealth of expertise, a wide range of experience, strong advocacy skills, excellent legal knowledge and a thorough understanding of the law." Recent work for the set has included advising in the FCA prosecution of the former CEO and CFO of a mobile technology company, listed on AIM, for market abuse.

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Strengths

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  • Martin is excellent. He is happy to ask what you want and amenable to change.

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  • The clerks are very good at keeping me updated and always respond quickly to any queries or requests.

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  • 33 Chancery Lane clerking is excellent.

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  • Sam Carter is very available. He is really responsive and stays in touch proactively. He is very fair commercially.

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  • Martin Adams is exceptional and Chris Chiles is exceptional. Sam Carter is really positive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Christopher Convey
    Christopher Convey

    Christopher Convey

    Christopher Convey is recognised for the diligence, great attention to detail and fine advocacy skills that he brings to the defence of fraud and financial crime cases. Rate rigging and corporate theft matters feature highly in his caseload, as does complex money laundering. He is experienced in advising clients on international matters. Convey further offers counsel on compliance issues.

    • Christopher is very, very impressive. He is incredibly good at advising clients, is bright and wins confidence of the judges.

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    • He is my go-to senior junior at the bar for complex financial crime and dispute matters. He is thoroughly friendly and has a wonderful rapport with clients.

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    • His written work and deployment of tactics sets him apart.

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  • Faisal Osman
    Faisal Osman

    Faisal Osman

    Faisal Osman is a careful barrister with great powers of factual recall who adds clear value to proceedings. He is highly rated for his astute defence of clients in financial crime cases. His experience includes advising on high-value allegations of tax fraud and international money laundering. He offers additional expertise in asset recovery, including those cases concerning highly complex, cross-border matters.

    • Faisal is one of the brightest in the field of financial crime.

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    • Faisal is very good with clients. He really communicates complexities easily. He is very good at commercial aspects and strategic considerations.

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  • Nick James
    Nick James

    Nick James

    Nick James is a talented barrister with a reputation for diligence and the provision of impressive advocacy. His recent work includes acting for the defence in bribery and large multi-handed money laundering trials.

    • Nick is exceptional with clients.

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    • Nick is brilliant. He is on top of every aspect of the case. His advocacy, preparation and judgement are first rate.

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    • He is fantastic. Tactically aware, hardworking and clients love him.

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  • Andrew Mitchell
    Andrew Mitchell

    Andrew Mitchell

    Andrew Mitchell KC is a well-known heavyweight silk who is a great choice of leading counsel for high-value matters connected with financial wrongdoing. His reputation has spread far and wide, ensuring he is instructed to advise on marquee matters both at home and abroad. He offers particular expertise in large-scale bribery and corruption investigations, and is also valued for his expertise in related POCA (Proceeds of Crime Act) proceedings.

    • Andrew is at the top of his field. He gives clear and concise advice.

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    • In all cases with Andrew he has a brilliant level of service with a fast turn around on advice work. His expertise and standard of his work is truly brilliant. He is a master litigator.

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  • Graham Brodie
    Graham Brodie

    Graham Brodie

    Graham Brodie KC is a silk noted for his attractive presentation style in court and for being a good team player. He regularly advises on allegations of money laundering and overseas corruption, and he is also experienced in related POCA (Proceeds of Crime Act) work. He provides expert counsel to a variety of corporate clients and has a particular focus on cases with overlapping civil and criminal elements.

    • Graham is amazing. He digests complex cases with ease and really cuts through to key issues with client.

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    • Graham is very good to work with, very collegiate. He is highly intellectual and strategic, coming at problems from outside the box.

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    • His advocacy is silky smooth. He is extremely efficient and competent.

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  • Kennedy Talbot
    Kennedy Talbot

    Kennedy Talbot

    Kennedy Talbot KC acts for and advises major corporate clients on a wide range of financial crime matters. He fields significant expertise in AML and is regularly instructed by financial institutions to advise on their responsibilities.

    • Kennedy Talbot KC is very pragmatic and puts people at ease. He knows the law and can looks at all the points to find the solutions. He is very available and easy to work with.

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    • Kennedy is an excellent advocate. He is able to explain complex areas of law simply and is convincing in the courtroom.

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    • Kennedy is very impressive.

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  • Narita Bahra
    Narita Bahra

    Narita Bahra

    Narita Bahra KC is noted for her expert defence of clients in financial crime matters. She handles cases involving allegations of tax evasion, fraud and money laundering.

    • Narita is very good. She is tenacious and hard-working.

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    • Narita is a force of nature. She walks into the room and everything stops. She is charismatic and a great advocate.

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    • Narita is tireless in her efforts to achieve the best results for her clients. She is able to provide inspired legal arguments to any difficult issue within a case.

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  • Mark Rainsford
    Mark Rainsford

    Mark Rainsford

    Mark Rainsford KC has superb legal knowledge and great judgement in how best to advance the client's cause. He regularly handles corruption cases and all manner of investment frauds, including those relating to Ponzi schemes, and is noted for his skill in money laundering cases. He draws on complementary expertise in confiscation matters and those with a civil fraud aspect.

    • Mark is the full package. He is knowledgeable, well-prepared and authoritative.

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    • Mark is really good on financial crime work and is very enterprising.

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