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Financial Crime - London (Bar)

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Libertas Chambers is regularly called upon to represent major corporates, financial institutions and individual clients in complex cases involving allegations of bribery, corruption, money laundering and investment fraud. The set is "distinguished by the calibre of its barristers, who combine intellectual excellence with a pragmatic and client-focused approach" notes one instructing solicitor. Additional areas of expertise for the team include insider trading, pension mis-selling and tax evasion cases. The set's tenants also have considerable experience handling cases with an international element.

Strengths

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Marc King is a fantastic clerk and always there to help solicitors.

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The clerking team at this set consistently delivers exceptional service with efficiency and professionalism. They are highly organised, responsive and always willing to go the extra mile.

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Libertas clerks are dedicated and attentive.

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Notable Practitioners

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Simon Csoka
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Simon Csoka
1
Band 1

Simon Csoka KC is a well-regarded criminal barrister who is regularly called upon to defend individual clients in complex and high-profile criminal cases. He has considerable experience handling cases involving allegations of large-scale fraud.

Simon is approachable and responsive.

Simon is really, really impressive. He is a fantastic cross-examiner and brilliant on his feet.

Simon is utterly relentless.

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Adam Kane
3
Adam Kane
3
Band 3

Adam Kane KC handles matters involving suspected corruption, tax evasion and money laundering. Kane is frequently instructed to represent professionals facing charges of tax and investment fraud. He has added experience in bribery cases.

Adam is excellent. He is a very eloquent advocate and very skilled on the law.

Adam has a unique style in court and is a very highly regarded financial crime silk. He is so on the ball, doesn't miss a trick and his cross-examination is so good.

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Keith Mitchell
3
Keith Mitchell
3
Band 3

Keith Mitchell frequently acts unled, acting for the defence in high-value cases. His caseload includes a number of tax fraud, corruption and trading standards matters. He has noted expertise in major bribery cases and is adept at handling cross-border issues.

An exceptional barrister with a formidable reputation. He combines sharp legal acumen with a meticulous approach to case preparation. A go-to counsel for high-stakes complex financial crime matters.

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Matthew Lawson
4
Matthew Lawson
4
Band 4

Matthew Lawson is a well-regarded senior junior with a wealth of expertise in matters relating to fraud and financial crime. He is regularly instructed to defend against a wide variety of financial investigating authorities.

Matt is very good as he is very firm and is very good at getting to the point. He does not waste words. He is excellent at diffusing the situation and certainly knows the law.

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Gerard Hillman
Gerard Hillman
New Silks

Gerard Hillman KC is a proven defence advocate who handles high-value financial crime work, including money laundering, VAT and investment fraud cases. He is singled out for his ability in tax fraud cases. Hillman offers significant expertise in boiler room fraud matters.

Gerard is great. He does a very thorough and impressive job whilst making it look effortless. He is unflappable.

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Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Financial Crime
Simon Csoka KC
1
Simon Csoka KC
1
Band 1
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Adam Kane KC
3
Adam Kane KC
3
Band 3
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Gerard Hillman KC
Gerard Hillman KC
New Silks
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Juniors

London (Bar)

Financial Crime
Keith Mitchell
3
Keith Mitchell
3
Band 3
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Matthew Lawson
4
Matthew Lawson
4
Band 4
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