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Gary Bloxsome

Gary Bloxsome

UK 2026

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Ranked in 3 practice areas

About

Provided by Blackfords LLP

Practice Areas

Special Advisor, Solicitor-Advocate.

Gary has been described both in the National and International media outlets as a formidable and brilliant lawyer. He is recognised worldwide for providing clear, comprehensive and strategic legal advice to both individuals and organisations.

Gary’s specialist and almost unique legal portfolio means that he is often instructed to defend both high net worth and ultra high net worth individuals who are subject to both criminal investigations and multi-jurisdictional legal problems. Gary’s work is purely recommendation referrals often from clients, previous clients and other lawyers. Gary’s client base includes individuals, CEOs, solicitors, barristers, accountants together with public figures including royalty, politicians, celebrities and professional sports persons (football, cricket, rugby and boxing). Gary’s strategic judgement when advising on written submissions to prevent or stop investigations on both public interest and evidential grounds pre and post charge is second to none.

Gary is acknowledged for his expertise in dealing with reputational issues and crisis management of individuals and companies.

Gary’s current instructions include advising an individual (UK) in the highest profile US investigation into trafficking young females worldwide, individuals under investigation for corporate manslaughter and health and safety allegations arising from the police investigation in the Grenfell Inquiry.

Gary is also instructed in a number of fraud, money laundering, insider trading and bribery and corruption matters.Gary is one of the leading private crime solicitors in the UK and his work also includes investigations of historical sexual allegations and art and antiquities investigations. Gary has also just concluded defence of the largest ever cryptocurrency case in Europe.

Career

1991 - 2025 Partner, Blackfords LLP

2025 - Present Special Advisor Blackfords LLP

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Financial Crime: Individuals - London (Firms)

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Gary Bloxsome offers extensive experience in criminal investigations led by HMRC, the SFO and the FCA into fraudulent activity and money laundering. He is also adept at handling matters with cross-border elements.

Crime - London (Firms)

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Gary Bloxsome is a solicitor advocate who regularly handles the defence of serious violent and sexual offences. He has notable experience in large, multi-handed cases including matters related to organised crime.

POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture - UK-wide

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Gary Bloxsome advises on POCA matters as part of his wider crime practice. He regularly assists individuals and companies with cases relating to fraud and money laundering. Bloxsome also offers advice on international and cross-border issues.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Gary is hard-working and always delivers first-class advice.

    Financial Crime: IndividualsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Gary is a rainmaker of extraordinary quality. I don't know anyone like him in the way he deals with clients, the challenge he creates for the opposition and the assurance he gives.

    Financial Crime: IndividualsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Gary handles the most serious cases and clients. He is unflappable and demonstrates great judgement.

    CrimeChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • He is an astute performer.

    CrimeChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Gary is a rainmaker of extraordinary quality. He provides slick, first-class and top-quality service.

    POCA Work & Asset ForfeitureChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • He is really an excellent practitioner, strategically smart, and clients love him.

    POCA Work & Asset ForfeitureChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Ranked Individuals at Blackfords LLP (17)

London (Firms)

The South

UK-wide

Wales

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