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Kingsley Napley LLP

Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : UK-wide


Kingsley Napley LLP

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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.

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Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals - UK-wide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Kingsley Napley regularly handles complex cross-border financial crime matters for high net worth clients.

Strengths

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  • Kingsley Napley is a medium-sized firm that does top-quality work; a very good firm with a wide range of expertise.

    Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Kingsley Napley is such a brilliant firm; so well resourced and provide an excellent service. They do some huge cases, including big FCA prosecutions.

    Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Louise Hodges
    Band 1Louise Hodges

    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 is incredibly experienced, well known, well liked and an excellent lawyer. She is an incredibly safe pair of hands; so much experience. She is both big-picture and detail-oriented.

      Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Louise has just done it all. She really rolls up her sleeves and gets into the details of a case.

      Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Louise Hodges is an absolute class act. She is quietly humble, and her leadership on cases is extremely strong. She is an absolute joy to work with, and her clients feel safe when they are with her. There is no fuss or ego; she is just terrific.

      Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 2Jonathan Grimes
    Band 2Jonathan Grimes

    Jonathan Grimes

    Jonathan Grimes frequently acts for clients on financial crime matters brought by the SFO, the FCA and HMRC.

    • He knows the law well and is strategic; he always gets right to the point.

      Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Jonathan has a real sense of what matters in cases and a brilliant instinct for how to approach problems.

      Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Jonathan is great with clients and is very expert in international law. He has a broad practice and absolutely instils confidence.

      Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 2Rebecca Niblock
    Band 2Rebecca Niblock

    Rebecca Niblock

    Rebecca Niblock is recognised as an expert in advising high net worth individuals on extradition law matters.

    • Rebecca is very good; she's excellent at dealing with extradition and INTERPOL.

      Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Rebecca Niblock is just incredible. She literally has written the book on extradition. She is in all the cases and knows everything about extradition. Clients love her, barristers love her and judges love her. She combines all the skills of a solicitor, barrister and academic.

      Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 3Nicola Finnerty
    Band 3Nicola Finnerty

    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.

    • There is nothing she hasn’t done; you will go to her with your problem and she will know exactly how to get out of the woods and how to avoid pitfalls.

      Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Nicola Finnerty is a senior partner with a no-nonsense style; she is direct with clients and prosecutors in equal measure. Her advice is excellent.

      Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Nicola is very easy to deal with, direct and great with her clients. She has a very good style with clients under pressure.

      Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 4David Sleight
    Band 4David Sleight

    David Sleight

    David Sleight has experience in handling domestic and multi-jurisdictional fraud investigations for high net worth individuals.

    • David is very down-to-earth and straightforward: he knows exactly what needs to be done and what can be quickly set aside as superfluous.

      Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
    • David is a very enthusiastic character who bounces around. Clients really love him. He has especially good tax expertise.

      Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
    • David is a brilliant lawyer. He's incredibly bright and gets to the point very quickly.

      Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth

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