Chambers Review
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Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals - London (Bar)
What the Team is Known For
Fountain Court Chambers has an experienced team of senior and junior counsel specialising in white-collar crime, sanctions, POCA work and civil fraud. The set's members regularly act for high net worth and ultra high net worth individuals on such matters, often instructed by the market-leading UK and international law firms in this practice area.
Strengths
The criminal barristers at Fountain Court have been hand-picked and are experts in their field.
Notable practitioners
Clare Sibson KC is recognised for her experience handling financial crime investigations. Sibson joined Fountain Court Chambers in 2022 and regularly acts for high-profile defendants in criminal investigations.
Claire is fantastically bright and has a clear sense of how to approach a case along with the tactics to adopt.
Clare is excellent. She is very bright, assiduous and a very serious opponent.
Clare Sibson is exceptionally intelligent. She is a very measured and forensic advocate - she breaks down complex issues into easily digestible submissions and is extremely strong.
Clare Sibson KC is at the top of her game.
Richard Lissack KC is recognised for his experience handling bribery, fraud and corruption allegations. Lissack's cases include some of the most high-profile fraud and corruption investigations.
Richard Lissack KC is an absolute legend and can stand up in the criminal and commercial courts with equal ease.
Richard is very innovative and takes a fresh approach to cases.
Leonora Sagan is an up-and-coming junior focused on handling financial crime cases. Sagan has previous experience at a major US white-collar criminal defence firm and is building a strong reputation in SFO and FCA investigations matters.
Leonora Sagan is clever, but steely and charming. She's highly articulate in court and produces simply beautiful paperwork.
Leonora is a rising star at Fountain Court.
Katherine Hardcastle is well regarded for her financial crime practice. She is regularly instructed to represent high net worth individuals facing high-profile investigations.
Katherine Hardcastle is an excellent financial crime junior.
Katherine has exceptional judgement and performance.
Robin Barclay KC is a specialist in financial crime cases, economic sanctions, commercial work and banking litigation. Barclay is particularly expert in SFO and FCA investigation matters.
Robin Barclay is very responsive and user-friendly.