Financial Crime

Richard Furlong is acclaimed for his cogent case interpretation and affable client manner. His practice covers a variety of property and tax fraud matters. He is experienced in cases prosecuted by HMRC, the Serious Fraud Office and the Financial Conduct Authority. Sources highlight his previous experience as an investment analyst as a useful advantage to have in cases concerning the financial services sector.

Charles Bott KC is a popular choice of silk for the defence of a variety of financial criminal charges, including those relating to rate manipulation, tax fraud, and corruption. He is known for his superior intellect, careful attention to detail and great communication skills. Bott handles a number of complex fraud matters for clients from the financial services industry.

Colin Aylott KC is a dependable barrister who is popular with instructing solicitors for defending complicated fraud cases and particularly noted for his expertise in tax fraud cases. He acts in matters concerning allegations of rate manipulation, money laundering and mortgage fraud. Aylott has experience in handling proceedings against a range of prosecutors, including HMRC and the Serious Fraud Office.

William England has particular expertise in the intersection between serious organised crime and fraud. He has experience defending in large money laundering cases arising from multimillion-pound boiler room frauds, as well as trading standards cases and tax frauds. Alongside work in financial crime, he is also adept across criminal law more generally.

Alexandra Scott is a specialist criminal defence advocate who provides deft representation to clients charged with a range of fraud offences.

Edward Henry KC is recognised as a formidable silk who has appeared on significant cases across financial crime and crime. He is skilled in cases concerning money laundering and various frauds.