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Corker Binning is a leading niche criminal and regulatory investigations and litigation practice which largely focusses on serious financial crime including money laundering. The firm act in some of the largest and most complex international confiscation and cash forfeiture cases.


The firm has substantial experience of advising businesses and individuals in confiscation proceedings, cash seizures and restraint orders and is the first port of call for many clients facing POCA proceedings.  The firm also advises firms and individuals in investigations concerning non-compliance with the anti-money laundering regime.


Corker Binning takes a strategic approach to the confiscation regime, from the beginning of an investigation to post conviction confiscation. The team’s experience and tenacity enables them to negotiate fair and favourable outcomes for all clients.


Partners Andrew Smith and Peter Binning also provide free advice to fellow solicitors via the Law Society’s Anti-Money Laundering Guidance Scheme.

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What the Team is Known For

Corker Binning is a boutique practice advising individuals and corporates on white-collar and business crime, as well as related proceeds of crime cases. The firm is experienced in cross-jurisdictional confiscation matters, cash seizures and restraint orders. Corker Binning offers a comprehensive service to clients thanks to its top-tier crime, extradition and financial crime practices. The lawyers have a wealth of experience acting for clients under investigation by HMRC, the SFO and other enforcement agencies in international money laundering cases.

Strengths

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It's a very thoughtful group of partners.

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They are exceptional practitioners in this area.

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The team provide excellent client service and have brilliant judgement. They are realistic about their cases & achieve great results.

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Notable Practitioners

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David Corker
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David Corker
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Consultant David Corker is held in high esteem for the depth of his experience in the area. He advises on international money laundering cases and assists clients that are under investigation by the NCA and SFO.

He has very strong intuition, fights his clients' corner and has a good relationship with barristers.

David is a superstar. He knows the law inside-out, is very practical and very strategic.

David has a superior mind!

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Andrew Smith
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Andrew Smith
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Andrew Smith specialises in money laundering cases and regularly advises clients undergoing criminal investigation by the NCA, as well as those facing FCA regulatory investigations.

Andrew Smith is highly intelligent and very academic in his analysis and thought processes.

He is a really technically able lawyer but also one with a very good manner with clients. He's very reassuring.

Andrew is wise and highly efficient with excellent judgement.

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Jessica Parker
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Jessica Parker
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Jessica Parker garners praise for representing clients in confiscation proceedings. She also frequently acts on cross-border matters relating to money laundering.

Jessica is very intelligent and diligent. She brings years of experience to the work she does.

Jess is an excellent communicator with clients and makes great tactical decisions in cases.

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David Corker
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David Corker
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Andrew Smith
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Andrew Smith
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Jessica Parker
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Jessica Parker
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Members

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Anna Rothwell

Claire Cross

Maia Cohen-Lask

Nick Barnard