Financial Crime
UK Bar Guide 2025 : London (Bar)
Band 4
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Deka Chambers is a set with "invaluable strength in depth" and "exceptionally talented barristers," according to their clients. 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 Operation Volcanic, a GBP50 million-plus benefits fraud trial involving the trafficking of Eastern European nationals into the UK.
Michael Goodridge is the Director of Clerking and Business Development.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerks always seem to be able to find counsel to deal with cases on our behalf and, even when a brief has to be returned, they always find a suitable replacement."
"The clerks always seem to be able to find counsel to deal with cases on our behalf and, even when a brief has to be returned, they always find a suitable replacement."
Notable Practitioners
Eleanor Mawrey has extensive experience of financial crime work and acts as both a prosecution and defence junior. She is valued for her expertise in handling unused material and for her understanding of disclosure obligations. Mawrey has additional expertise in private prosecutions.
"She is fantastic and really hard-working, with a fantastic grasp of the issues. She knows how to make a short but devastating and powerful point."
"Eleanor is an extremely able barrister who is always one step ahead and draws on her vast experience and knowledge to advise accordingly."
"Eleanor is a very experienced practitioner who is always thoroughly prepared and goes the extra mile."
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 exceptionally good. He has great style and presence in court."
"Tom is very knowledgeable, thorough and effective. He is easy to work with and is dependable."
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 knows how to handle his opponents."
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.
"He's hard-working and a devastating tactician who commands the respect of the court. James is a first-class cross-examiner who holds the jury's attention with his superb speeches."