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Financial Crime

UK Bar Guide 2026 : London (Bar)

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Financial Crime - London (Bar)

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

7BR's financial crime bench runs the full gamut of economic criminal offences. Sources highlight the members for their "excellent breadth of experience" and having "excellent grounding in the cross-practice issues." Its members routinely act for and against the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and the Financial Conduct Authority in complex investigations and prosecutions. They are experienced in handling various fraud, bribery and corruption, money laundering, insider trading and Deferred Prosecution Agreements, in addition to a growing specialism in matters relating to the theft of cryptocurrency. Adept at working on international mandates, 7BR regularly appears and advises on offshore and cross-border investigations. Recent work includes representing the ex-Money Laundering Reporting Officer of an International Trust and Corporate Service Provider in the Isle of Man’s first prosecution for failing to report suspicion of Terrorist Financing and Money Laundering.

Albie Barton, Harry Smith and James Crighton are the senior clerks.

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Strengths

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  • The clerks are excellent and will always find the right barrister for the matter.

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  • The clerking is exceptional.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jennifer Carter-Manning
    Jennifer Carter-Manning

    Jennifer Carter-Manning

    Jennifer Carter-Manning KC has a broad practice in financial crime that takes in money laundering, corruption and financial regulatory work at home and abroad. She is recognised for her skill in complex bribery investigations. Her work is largely focused on the prosecution side, with her winning instructions from a variety of prosecuting agencies. She is particularly noted for her expertise in Serious Fraud Office investigations.

    • Jenny is very bright, articulate and knowledgeable.

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    • She is a superb lawyer.

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    • Jenny is very client friendly, pragmatic and really easy to deal with.

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  • Andrew Wheeler
    Andrew Wheeler

    Andrew Wheeler

    Andrew Wheeler KC has a strong defence practice as well as prosecuting for both the Serious Fraud Office and the Financial Conduct Authority, with many of his cases involving offshore and international elements. He engenders respect for his great manner in court and is known for his highly effective cross-examination style. He has advised on a broad range of high-value frauds, as well as money laundering matters.

    • Andrew is a true gentleman, a pleasure to work with and fantastic before a jury.

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    • Andrew Wheeler KC is a class act.

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  • Ben Isaacs
    Ben Isaacs

    Ben Isaacs

    Ben Isaacs is noted for his expert handling of complex money laundering and bribery investigations. He acts both for the prosecution and the defence, and is regularly instructed in multi-jurisdictional matters.

    • Ben has good judgement and is steeped in criminal law.

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    • Ben is a great junior with a very bright future.

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  • Collingwood Thompson
    Collingwood Thompson

    Collingwood Thompson

    Collingwood Thompson KC is a senior silk with the skills and experience to handle high-stakes, document-heavy fraud work. He is sought out to advise high-profile entities at home and abroad, and has previously advised the Attorney General of Jersey. His practice consists of a mix of defence and prosecution work, and includes a number of cases in Hong Kong. Thompson is sought out for his significant expertise in bribery, corruption and fraud matters.

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  • Pavlos Panayi
    Pavlos Panayi

    Pavlos Panayi

    Pavlos Panayi KC is well regarded as a talented courtroom advocate with particular expertise in complex, multi-jurisdictional bribery and corruption, as well as insider trading offences.

    • Pavlos is an absolute pleasure to work with. Even under the most intense pressure, he is able to calmly navigate through the toughest of issues.

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    • He is ingenious, pursues every point for his clients and is immensely hard-working.

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