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Senior Statespeople

Financial Crime: Individuals

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11 Years Ranked

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Crime

London (Firms)

26 Years Ranked

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Anthony is a Partner in the Crime and Regulatory team. One of SMB's Founding Partners, he is a leading authority on domestic and international criminal law and has a wealth of high-profile court experience.

Anthony has been a prominent figure in criminal defence work for nearly 40 years and he was ranked in Chambers UK and noted for his deep experience in handling a wide array of serious crime cases. He is described as “a really dedicated and hard-working lawyer who is really committed to the client.”

Anthony is Chairman of the Board of the Royal Court Theatre and is a regular writer and broadcaster on legal affairs. He is a Council member of the all party organisation Justice.

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Financial Crime: Individuals - London (Firms)

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Anthony Burton frequently handles investigations into fraud and corruption allegations, including those with cross-border aspects. He also assists clients facing investigation by HMRC for tax fraud.

Crime - London (Firms)

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Anthony Burton enjoys a strong reputation for his work on a wide range of general and serious crime cases, including complex investigations into historic murder and sexual assault allegations. He also has specialist expertise in the use of the death penalty in jurisdictions around the world.

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