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What the Team is Known For
Kingsley Napley regularly handles complex cross-border financial crime matters for high net worth clients.
Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals
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Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals
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Kingsley Napley has been expert in the field of white collar crime and fraud defence for individuals for more than 50 years. The firm has an unrivalled reputation and one of the largest, most experienced and respected teams in the City.
We provide legal advice to high net worth individuals and individuals in the public eye. Our reputation is built on our ability to handle high-profile cases discreetly, keeping them out of the public eye. Our services extend beyond criminal law advice to include civil litigation, reputation management, corporate matters, immigration and asylum, and real estate guidance. This comprehensive approach sets us apart from our competitors.
Our cross-practice International Protection team offers legal support to HNW individuals facing complex situations across multiple jurisdictions. Whether dealing with Red Notices, extradition requests, sanctions designations, or attacks on assets held in the UK, we provide advice and assistance. We cover the full spectrum of financial crime (bribery, corruption, AML, fraud, etc) as well as serious and general offences. Our experience includes handling cases related to “sextortion” and blackmail within the financial sector. We also support HNW individuals who have invested in the crypto-asset sector, focusing on anti-money laundering compliance and property investment.
Our track record includes representing senior political figures and HNW individuals in high-profile global financial and corruption cases.
Strengths
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Kingsley Napley has first-rate, highly intelligent, dedicated professionals who always take a commercial approach to their cases.
The entire Kingsley Napley team is approachable and proactive in responding to the level and type of engagement their clients seek.
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Kingsley Napley has a high-calibre team. The team is responsive, well-structured and methodical in its approach.
Kingsley Napley has first-rate, highly intelligent, dedicated professionals who always take a commercial approach to their cases.
The entire Kingsley Napley team is approachable and proactive in responding to the level and type of engagement their clients seek.
Kingsley Napley has a high-calibre team. The team is responsive, well-structured and methodical in its approach.
Notable Practitioners
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Louise Hodges
Louise Hodges is recognised for being experienced at handling financial crime matters. She frequently acts for high net worth individuals facing bribery and corruption allegations.
Louise Hodges leads the team with great aplomb.
I'm a big fan of Louise Hodges. She's an outstanding lawyer who is very generous with her time and advice.
Louise is a towering figure in the London white-collar market and deservingly so. She has a lot of gravitas and doesn't make mistakes.
Jonathan Grimes
Jonathan Grimes frequently acts for clients on financial crime matters brought by the SFO, the FCA and HMRC.
Jonathan is understated in his manner but has a razor-sharp mind and a genuine passion for getting his clients the outcome they want from a case.
Jonathan is a brilliant tactician and lawyer. He is also easy to get along with, which is an enormous advantage when it is necessary to speak to the other side. His charm is his secret weapon.
Jonathan Grimes is extremely bright and cuts straight to the issues.
Nicola Finnerty
Nicola Finnerty is a criminal defence specialist, with extensive experience handling domestic and cross-border investigations for high net worth individuals relating to fraud, money laundering and insider dealing.
Nicola has bags of criminal law experience and is a really big hitter.
Nicola Finnerty's clear-thinking, adaptable and forthright approach was very much appreciated.
Nicola Finnerty is quite brilliant. Clients love her as she empathises with their situation, provides clear analysis and advice, and is commercially astute.
Rebecca Niblock
Rebecca Niblock is recognised as an expert in advising high net worth individuals on extradition law matters.
Rebecca Niblock is the best extradition solicitor in London.
Rebecca Niblock is excellent and an outstanding extradition lawyer.
Rebecca Niblock is respected across jurisdictions as not just an expert, but a responsive, reliable colleague whose tactical and strategic judgement is rock solid.
David Sleight
David Sleight has experience in handling fraud investigations for high net worth individuals. He has a strong reputation in the market for this work.
David Sleight has a great pragmatic approach.
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