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Duncan Penny KC

UK Bar 2026

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Financial Crime - London (Bar)

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Individual Editorial

Duncan Penny KC handles high-profile prosecutions involving overseas corruption and company law breaches, among others. His practice also includes acting for the defence in market manipulation matters and appearing in fraud private prosecutions.

Strengths

He is extremely articulate and has one of the best grasps of the law in his field.

He is in the premier tier of barristers. He is an encyclopaedia of the law and a very forceful advocate.

He is clever and clear. He is good with clients.

Crime - London (Bar)

Star Individual
Star Individuals

Individual Editorial

Former First Senior Treasury Counsel Duncan Penny KC is extremely experienced in high-profile matters. He routinely acts in cases that attract national media coverage including those relating to serial sex attacks, cold case reviews, terrorism and murder.

Strengths

Duncan Penny KC is a very bright counsel. He has prosecution experience, so often is a good choice for that reason. He is good at knowing how to frame things.

He is one of my favourites. He is extremely articulate and has one of the best grasps of the law in the field. He is approachable, good with clients, very honest and direct.

He is in the premier tier of barristers. He is just an encyclopaedia of the law and a very forceful advocate.

He is excellent, he is great at client handling and has clarity of approach.

Financial Crime: Corporates - London (Bar)

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Duncan Penny KC handles high-profile prosecutions involving overseas corruption and company law breaches, among others. His practice also includes acting for the defence in market manipulation matters and appearing in fraud private prosecutions.

Strengths

He is in the premier tier of barristers. He is an encyclopaedia of the law and a very forceful advocate.

He is extremely articulate and has one of the best grasps of the law in his field.

He is clever and clear. He is good with clients.

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