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BCL Solicitors LLP

Financial Crime: Individuals

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BCL Solicitors LLP

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BCL advises senior executives, entrepreneurs and HNW individuals in relation to the full range of corporate and financial crime investigations including fraud, false accounting, corruption and sanctions offences, both domestic (SFO, HMRC, FCA and NCA) and multi-jurisdictional (including defending extradition, often in high profile cases with a political backdrop, and challenging Interpol red notices). Experienced in navigating clients through complex multi-faceted business and reputation-threatening investigations and proceedings, drawing on the experience and know-how of some of the leading recognised lawyers in this area, and working closely with and project managing teams including other lawyers in the UK and overseas, forensic accountants and reputation management advisors. With an established reputation for achieving results, we are experts in our field, focussed on solving problems and determined to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.

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Financial Crime: Individuals - London (Firms)

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
BCL Solicitors is a premier outfit with an excellent reputation for its representation of individuals including company directors, officers and employees. It offers a large team with extensive experience in handling high-profile SFO investigations. The team also frequently advises on complex commercial fraud, regulatory enforcement and money laundering cases, and is adept at dealing with extradition matters related to financial crime investigations.
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Strengths

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  • BCL Solicitors is one of the top white-collar crime firms in UK.

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  • BCL Solicitors is the dream team.

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  • BCL Solicitors is pre-eminent in the space.

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  • BCL fields an outstanding team of partners with real depth of experience.

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  • BCL is at the top of its game and a go-to name in the space.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ian Burton
    Ian Burton

    Ian Burton

    Ian Burton is a seasoned financial crime practitioner representing individuals in investigations and proceedings into fraud, money laundering and corruption. He advises clients on multi-jurisdictional investigations, including international sanctions and extradition matters.

    • He was a fraud lawyer before anyone else.

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    • Ian is outstanding in his field.

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  • Harry Travers
    Harry Travers

    Harry Travers

    Harry Travers has vast experience representing clients in complex investigations brought by the CPS and SFO into alleged bribery, false accounting and corruption.

    • He is a top player in this field.

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    • Harry Travers is an excellent partner - versatile, committed and fiercely intelligent. He's a long-established key player.

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    • Harry is a very effective strategist.

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  • Richard Sallybanks
    Richard Sallybanks

    Richard Sallybanks

    Richard Sallybanks represents clients in multi-jurisdictional investigations in allegations of fraud, corruption and money laundering, attracting particular attention for his work on high-profile SFO investigations.

    • Richard Sallybanks is clearly top of tree. He is a great technical lawyer, a great trial lawyer and a strategist.

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  • Shula de Jersey
    Shula de Jersey

    Shula de Jersey

    Shula de Jersey often advises individuals on cross-border investigations into allegations of complex fraud, bribery and corruption.

    • Shula is a dynamic leader who drives cases forward. She grows in stature in the market year on year and will have a legend status.

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    • Shula shows superb client care and really stands out in terms of being completely in tune with what the client needs. She also stands out in terms of her attention to detail.

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    • Her client care is outstanding. She is really good with a client that wants to understand. She inputs into all major decisions, and clients want to hear from her.

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    • Shula is very charming and very effective.

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  • Shaul Brazil
    Shaul Brazil

    Shaul Brazil

    Shaul Brazil represents clients in cross-border investigations into corrupt payments, fraud and money laundering.

    • Shaul Brazil is the quintessential boutique lawyer. If you are in trouble, Shaul has all bases covered.

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    • Shaul is pragmatic, has a good manner and relates to all clients.

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    • Shaul is highly competent.

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  • Anoushka Warlow
    Anoushka Warlow

    Anoushka Warlow

    Anoushka Warlow assists clients on a broad range of matters, including high-profile SRA, NCA and SFO investigations. She also demonstrates particular expertise in fraud, bribery and corruption cases.

    • Anoushka is a wonderful lawyer. She is both clever and tactically astute, and she has a stellar future.

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    • Anoushka Warlow is an incredibly impressive lawyer and always has been. She will only continue to rise and rise as quickly as she is.

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