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Provided by Andrew P Katzen

High Net Worth

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Andrew Katzen frequently represents high net worth individuals in criminal and/or regulatory and disciplinary matters. His clientele includes wealthy individuals, business people and, in particular senior professionals accused of the most serious financial crimes and in complex and difficult regulatory and disciplinary matters. A forensic and highly strategic solicitor, Andrew’s broad expertise across legal disciplines enables him to represent HNWs – especially financial and legal professionals – facing complex challenges in multiple areas.

As well as being an accomplished HNW financial criminal defence lawyer, Andrew is is also an extradition specialist who has acted in some of the country’s most high-profile extradition and Mutual Legal Assistance matters. This is relevant to his clientele who are often not British citizens, who may have a range of legal issues to tackles across the world and which he can coordinate.

Andrew provides specialist advice in relation to proceeds of crime, devising successful strategies for corporates and individuals facing complex – often cross-jurisdictional – anti-money laundering and asset recovery issues.

Andrew routinely represents HNW individuals under investigation by regulators such as the FCA, FCA and SRA. He has acted in some of FCA’s biggest and most high profile cases, representing clients accused of including insider dealing, market manipulation, benchmark manipulation and breaches of FCA principles.

Alongside his regulatory law caseload, Andrew defends against allegations of fraud, bribery and money-laundering made by law enforcement. His cases often have an international dimension. He has particular expertise advising on money laundering, bribery and financial sanctions as well as representing individuals facing allegations of financial misconduct.

Career

2006-date: Partner at Hickman and Rose Solicitors and head of regulatory department. 2004-06: Partner at Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors. 1995-2004: Associate solicitor and later partner at Moss & Co in charge of criminal law department. 1990-95: Associate solicitor at TV Edwards Solicitors. 1988-1990: Trainee solicitor and associate solicitor at Howells Solicitors.

Professional Memberships

Andrew is a member of the Association of Regulatory & Disciplinary Lawyers (and a former committee member of that organisation) and a member of the the City of London Law Society in which he sits on the Corporate Crime and CorruptionCommittee, the Fraud Lawyers Association and, the Financial Services Lawyers Association.

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Chambers High Net Worth

Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals - UK-wide

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Andrew Katzen is well regarded in the UK financial crime space for his experience in advising clients on a range of matters, including allegations of money laundering and bribery.

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