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Financial Crime

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Foundry Chambers

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Financial Crime - London (Bar)

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

The barristers at Foundry Chambers are experienced in the handling of a wide range of financial crime matters. Areas of strength for the team include investigations into allegations of insider trading, corruption and fraud. Members act both for the prosecution and the defence, and maintain busy practices. Instructing solicitors note them for their "exceptional depth of expertise in fraud work." and their "top rate barristers at every level of call." Recent work handled by the set's members includes prosecuting the former Nigerian Oil Minister in respect of allegations of bribery.

Angela May is senior clerk.

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Strengths

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The clerking team is highly efficient, professional and always responsive, providing seamless support at every stage of a matter. The clerks ensure that everything runs smoothly and promptly.
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The clerks are approachable, professional and proactive. Highly responsive to solicitor needs and work efficiently to coordinate matters, ensuring seamless communication and support throughout a case.
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The clerks are quick and effective.
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Foundry clerks go above and beyond.
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Notable Practitioners

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Alexandra Healy
Alexandra Healy KC displays excellent communication and presentation skills, and is a highly confident performer. She is experienced in prosecution and defence cases involving suspected fraud relating to bribery of public officials, as well as company insolvency and insider trading. Her wide-ranging fraud practice also sees her defending individuals in high-value mortgage and banking fraud and trading standards matters.
Alexandra is absolutely excellent. She is first class.
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She is an incredibly good advocate.
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Alexandra is extremely hard-working and an excellent lawyer.
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John McGuinness
John McGuinness KC is retained as leading counsel in cases such as those concerning allegations of multi-jurisdictional tax fraud. He remains a prosecutor of choice for high-profile cases brought by the Serious Fraud Office and the Financial Conduct Authority. He is noted for his strong work ethic and persuasive advocacy style.
He is a superstar. He has a stellar reputation and is one of the very best.
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He is excellent and hard to beat as a prosecutor on financial crime matters. He has very good judgement.
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Mukul Chawla
Mukul Chawla KC is very well regarded for his extensive knowledge, vast experience and effective, understated presentation in court. Chawla is relied upon both for prosecution and defence in some of the most high-profile cases of the moment.
Mukul is a big name in financial crime. He is very well-respected.
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Mukul is excellent.
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He is one of the best advocates in the field.
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James Waddington
James Waddington KC is a seasoned barrister who boasts considerable expertise in tax and commercial fraud. He has experience acting both for the prosecution and the defence.
He is a great advocate and has a huge amount of experience in fraud. He is a team player, able to lead from the front and quietly impressive.
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Band 2
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Jessica Tate
Jessica Tate is a criminal barrister experienced in the handling of complex cases involving allegations of fraud, money laundering, bribery and corruption. Her cases regularly involve multiple jurisdictions.
She is doing work above her call. She is impressive.
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Band 3
Band 3
Benjamin Waidhofer
Benjamin Waidhofer is a sought-after junior with experience acting for both the prosecution and the defence in complex and high-value fraud cases.
Ben is really able to identify key issues at an early stage, is really calm and fills clients with lots of confidence.
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Benjamin is a real grafter and is brilliant in court. His clients really love him.
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Band 4
Ellis Sareen
Ellis Sareen has established a notable practice in fraud and corporate crime. He is a skilled advocate and has experience in advising on cases with an international dimension.
Ellis is very clever and a deft draftsman. He is very good with the law and a great all round barrister.
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A very talented and extremely practical lawyer, with outstanding advocacy skills.
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Ellis an outstanding barrister who consistently delivers first-class advocacy and legal advice. He is known for his sharp intellect, meticulous preparation and persuasive courtroom manner.
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Jason Sugarman
Jason Sugarman KC is a well-regarded barrister with experience acting both for the prosecution and the defence in complex white-collar criminal cases. He regularly lends his expertise to matters involving allegations of bribery and corruption, and counts individuals and major corporates alike among his enviable client list.
He is very commercial and fantastic at the law.
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He has a lot of experience in cross-border issues involving corruption. Jason is a very good advocate, strategic thinker and can collaborate from the beginning which is more rare.
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Jason is an exceptional legal strategist and litigator who demonstrates a deep understanding of complex legal issues and a remarkable ability to manage challenging cases with skill and precision.
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Paul Sharkey
Paul Sharkey is a highly diligent advocate who focuses on complex cases of fraud and money laundering.
Paul is calm, collected and never fazed.
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Paul is a master of detail, leaves no stone unturned and is a formidable opponent when it comes to financial crime.
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Richard Jory
Richard Jory KC is recognised as a go-to barrister for several prosecution agencies including CPS Special Casework unit and the SFO. He prosecutes and defends in a wide variety of matters relating to crime and financial crime.
Richard is an outstanding silk who solicitors absolutely love.
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Richard is efficient, reliable and conscientious.
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Richard conducts cases effectively and with great humour.
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