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The Business Crime team at Howard Kennedy have an excellent reputation in the market for being smart, tenacious and well positioned to support clients in all aspects of fraud and financial crime. The team's core work includes acting for senior executives or high-profile individuals accused of fraud or wrongdoing. We have an array of well-known clients and have been at the centre of some of the most high-profile financial crime investigations including Euribor, Tesco and Patisserie Valerie.

 

The team are known for tackling the highest-profile and most complex cases with an empathetic, highly personal style. The cases we act on are of pivotal importance for our clients' reputation, careers and wealth, their families and, potentially, their liberty. So, alongside technical excellence and a robust pursuit of the right outcomes, our offering is characterised by humanity and an appreciation of the impact these cases have on our clients’ lives.




Chambers Review

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Financial Crime: Individuals - London (Firms)

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

An established firm with a notable record of representing individuals facing SFO investigations, Howard Kennedy is regularly instructed in cases involving cross-border considerations. The team is capable of handling the full range of fraud matters, with particular strength in anti-money laundering, and is also experienced in cartel investigations.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ian Ryan
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Ian Ryan
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Band 1
Ian Ryan handles a wide range of financial crime matters including investigations by the SFO and HMRC. He often assists individuals facing allegations of bribery, corruption and fraud, with further experience of rate manipulation matters.

Ian Ryan is a breath of fresh air, bright and streetwise, and has good judgement. He is a heavyweight.

He is a decisive and efficient lawyer who doesn't procrastinate and gives good, clear advice which is appreciated.

Ian is experienced, has a no-nonsense approach and tackles issues head on.

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Howard Kennedy LLP

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Ian Ryan
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Ian Ryan
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