SILK PROFILE

Andrew Trollope KC

UK Bar 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Financial Crime

London (Bar)

12 years ranked

About

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UK Bar

Practice Areas

Andrew is a distinguished barrister and leading silk in both Financial Crime and General Crime, consistently recognised by the Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession for his expertise in fraud, white-collar crime and serious and organised crime. He has extensive experience representing high-profile individuals, corporate clients and government agencies in complex criminal, financial and regulatory matters.

His practice covers fraud, money laundering, bribery, asset recovery, POCA, confiscation, civil recovery, unexplained wealth orders and serious organised crime. Andrew has advised clients at the pre-charge stage and throughout complex proceedings, bringing substantial experience and strategic insight to challenging cases.

His serious crime practice includes murder, firearms offences, corruption, drug-related offences and organised crime. He is particularly recognised for his detailed knowledge of complex financial and criminal matters and his highly regarded cross-examination skills.

Andrew also has a long-established practice in City, commercial and tax matters, appearing before the First-tier and Upper Tribunals. His tax expertise includes VAT and duty disputes, insolvency, civil recovery and asset forfeiture. He has also advised and represented clients in sports law matters.

Throughout his career, Andrew has been involved in significant and high-profile cases, including complex fraud, market manipulation and conspiracy to defraud proceedings. His broad experience across financial, criminal and tax law enables him to provide comprehensive advice and effective advocacy in cases involving sophisticated legal and factual issues.

Career

Call 1971. KC 1991. Appointed assistant recorder 1984, Recorder 1989-2023. Head of Chambers for 35 years, until 2024.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Financial Crime - London (Bar)

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Andrew Trollope KC of 187 Chambers is an accomplished silk who prepares diligently and puts in a spirited performance in court. He is recognised for his impressive defence practice. His experience includes advising on fraud and tax evasion charges.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Andrew is an absolute force to be reckoned with.

    Financial CrimeUK Bar
  • A man of immense experience. He does everything he can for the client and he never gives up.

    CrimeUK Bar

Ranked Barristers at 187 Chambers (18)

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