Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals
UK-wide
4 years ranked
Provided by Corker Binning
Jessica is the firm’s Senior Partner and a leading criminal and regulatory investigations and litigation specialist. She acts for senior individuals and businesses in investigations and proceedings brought by a variety of prosecuting and regulatory bodies such as the CMA, the SFO, HMRC and the NCA. She has particular expertise representing clients confronted by international investigations. Case highlights include securing the acquittal of the former Chief Executive of Barclays Bank following the SFO’s prosecution of the bank in relations to its fundraising in the financial crash; several major SFO investigations into fraud and bribery such as Rolls Royce and G4S; and acting for executives and businesses in significant tax investigations.
Jessica joined Corker Binning in 2004 from an international law firm, where she worked in both the Piraeus and London office. Jessica became a partner in 2012 and Senior Partner in 2023.
Past Co-Chair of the Business Crime Committee of the International Bar Association; Women’s White Collar Defence Association, Tax Investigators Practitioner Group; Fraud Lawyers Association.
Jessica regularly contributes to articles in national publications and legal journals, as well as making broadcast appearances in the media or by webinar. She contributes to the Practitioner’s Guide to Global Investigations published by GIR.
Provided by Chambers
Jessica Parker is highly regarded for her work in financial crime matters.
Provided by Chambers
Jessica is a smooth talker, supreme operator, and masterful with clients and opponents alike. She's top drawer.
Jessica is excellent at speaking to clients and briefing them on the risks and giving practical, comprehensive advice.
Jessica is very comfortable dealing with complex and novel areas of law. She's a very sophisticated lawyer who understands the intersection between criminal law and other areas of practice.
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