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Macfarlanes LLP

Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals

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Macfarlanes is a "very experienced firm," reports a source,who adds: "They handle my affairs with efficiency and diligence." Another interviewee asserts: "They're great, got a good reputation both on the corporate side and the individual side."

"Macfarlanes has got extremely high-quality work, and the lawyers in the team are of the highest calibre - whether it's knowledge of white-collar crime, or preparing cases in readiness to go to court," says a market commentator.

Notable practitioners

Lorna Emson is commended by several sources for handling significant financial crime matters. "She is absolutely charming and incredibly engaging. She is also always upbeat and positive in the manner in which she deals with clients," says an interviewee, who adds: "She has a particular flair for understanding the implications of parallel civil and criminal proceedings."

Neill Blundell is particularly respected for his experience in acting for clients on financial crime matters. "He has an engaging personality, knows his stuff, been doing this for years," a source remarks, while another interviewee states: "Neill is one of the calmest and most experienced in the sector. He knows everything there is to know about handling the SFO and multinational organisations."