
Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals
High Net Worth Guide 2025 : UK-wide
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Corker Binning punches above its weight in handling complex financial crime cases. One is assured direct access to partners who work well together and share knowledge.
Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net WorthCorker Binning provides a unique combination of first-class case preparation and attention to detail with user-friendly accessibility for the client.
Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net WorthThe firm has some of the brightest minds in the financial crime sphere, exactly attuned to handling complex and sophisticated legal and factual issues.
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Notable Practitioners
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David Corker
David Corker is a highly respected financial crimes lawyer, and deals with a wide range of financial crime matters, typically acting for high-profile individuals under SFO and FCA investigation. David Corker is a real technical genius.
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Band 1 
Band 1 
Peter Binning
Peter Binning is a prominent figure in the financial crime legal industry. Binning regularly advises on high-profile and complex financial crime matters. Peter Binning is obviously a leader in the field. He has serious expertise which he combines with acute tactical awareness.
Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net WorthPeter Binning is the complete package, honed from his peerless experience and commercial sense.
Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net WorthPeter is always on top of the case, overall strategy and tactics. He then brings an unrivalled ability to negotiate exceptional results with opponents and co-defendants alike.
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Andrew Smith
Andrew Smith is highly regarded by multiple market sources, particularly for his work on complex financial crime matters. Andrew Smith is fantastic and my number one for this work. He is very thoughtful, smart, strategic and responsive.
Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net WorthAndrew Smith is extremely sharp, funny and no-nonsense. He's one of the brightest minds in the field. He is an exceptional criminal lawyer.
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Jessica Parker
Jessica Parker is highly regarded for her work in financial crime matters.
Jessica Parker is a complete star. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net WorthJessica is a master operator and a strong asset for the client. She fights and secures incredible results for her clients, working collaboratively with counsel and negotiating hard with her opponents.
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Maia Cohen-Lask
Maia Cohen-Lask is a well-regarded solicitor focused on advising clients on financial crime matters.
Maia Cohen-Lask's responsiveness, expertise and value are excellent.
Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net WorthMaia is the embodiment of enthusiasm: keen about her cases and knows everything about them. As counsel, Maia is who I want behind me in the court. It's like having another brain plugged into my head!
Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net WorthMaia is as sharp as a tack. She is all over the detail, on top of the brief and has a tight grip on the overall direction and strategy of the case.
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Band 4 
Band 4 
Claire Cross
Claire Cross regularly acts for high net worth clients involved in white-collar crime investigations. Claire Cross is a go-to for FCA financial crime cases. She is brilliant.
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Band 4 
Band 4 
Nick Barnard
Nick Barnard advises clients on financial crime matters, including SFO investigations. Nick Barnard is a joy to work with - exceptionally bright and full of character. He is a firm favourite with clients and gets incredible results.
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