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Deka Chambers

Financial Crime

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Financial Crime - London (Bar)

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Deka Chambers is known as "a leading set for financial crime." Acting largely for prosecuting agencies, such as the Serious Fraud Office, the Crown Prosecution Service Specialist Fraud Division and the Financial Conduct Authority, but also for individuals and companies in need of defence, the set's practice regularly sees its members involved in large-scale fraud trials and investigations. An example of recent work undertaken by counsel at Deka includes prosecuting in an industrial-scale fraud against the Universal Credit system.

Michael Goodridge is the director of clerking and business development.

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  • Tom Little
    Tom Little

    Tom Little

    Tom Little KC is First Senior Treasury Counsel and a popular choice for advising on the prosecution of an array of criminal cases. In the financial criminal arena, he acts on cases involving allegations of rate rigging, international corruption and fraud in general. He is noted for his work in significant Serious Fraud Office cases.

    • Tom is a consummate professional. His judgement is incredible, he knows the law inside-out and is very fair. He is the very best in the game.

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    • He is a very effective and hard-working prosecutor. He can be charming and has an extraordinary ability to think about and prepare work.

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    • He is a well-known criminal specialist and an incredible advocate.

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  • Gareth Munday
    Gareth Munday

    Gareth Munday

    Gareth Munday has noted expertise in complex tax frauds and is regularly instructed in multi-handed cases. He acts both for the prosecution and the defence.

    • Gareth is a very experienced counsel with an excellent knowledge of the law, excellent advocacy skills and is very approachable.

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    • Gareth is completely unflappable. He is a go-to junior for prosecuting bodies on complex fraud cases. In a storm he is a steady hand at the wheel. He is just brilliant.

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  • James Thacker
    James Thacker

    James Thacker

    James Thacker KC handles a variety of serious crime cases. He regularly tackles complex fraud work. His diverse practice includes cases concerning the prosecution of investment, banking and tax frauds. He is also skilled in money laundering cases.

    • James is an excellent advocate and experienced in his field.

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    • James is very well-prepared and on top of his game. He is quite devastating in his cross-examination.

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  • Eleanor Mawrey
    Eleanor Mawrey

    Eleanor Mawrey

    Eleanor Mawrey has extensive experience of financial crime work and acts as both a prosecution and defence Silk. She is valued for her expertise in handling unused material and for her understanding of disclosure obligations. Mawrey has additional expertise in private prosecutions.

    • Eleanor is really good across financial crime and strong on cross-examination of experts.

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    • Eleanor is clever and hard-working.

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