Band 2
Band 3
About
Provided by John Carl Townsend
Practice Areas
Recognised as a specialist in financial and reputational disputes where there is the potential for dual criminal and civil liability. In the civil courts he appears on behalf of both Claimant and Defendant companies and individuals in a variety of commercial disputes including breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, unlawful means conspiracy and deceit. In the criminal courts his practice is focused on acting in serious financial investigations relating to allegations of fraud and money laundering. John Carl’s practice in asset forfeiture and seizure includes international freezing orders and applications for Norwich Pharmacal relief in the civil courts and all proceedings connected to the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (including Part 5 and Part 6). He has acted for clients in judicial review proceedings and before the Court of Appeal.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
John Carl Townsend of XXIV Old Buildings is a well-respected junior with extensive knowledge, expertise and personability. He is regularly called upon to provide insight into a range of different financial crime matters, especially those that involve commercial aspects.
John Townsend of XXIV Old Buildings offers a wealth of experience of advising in criminal and civil disputes and acts on behalf of both claimants and defendants. He is noted for his strong expertise when it comes to serious financial investigations and money laundering, and he demonstrates proficiency in confiscation orders, civil recovery proceedings and asset forfeiture orders.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He is absolutely great and very knowledgeable on the crossover between criminal and civil. He has a really good feel for what will and won't work and has an engaging manner."
"John Carl has a very good, creative, commercial approach to cases and he will always seek to find a solution where possible."
"A thoroughly effective advocate with a superb intellect and real determination."
"John has a very good creative commercial approach to cases and he will always seek to find a solution where possible. His mannerism with clients is excellent and he can hold his own in a courtroom."
"He is absolutely great and very knowledgeable on the crossover between criminal and civil. He has a really good feel for what will and won't work and has an engaging manner."
"John Carl has a very good, creative, commercial approach to cases and he will always seek to find a solution where possible."
"A thoroughly effective advocate with a superb intellect and real determination."
"John has a very good creative commercial approach to cases and he will always seek to find a solution where possible. His mannerism with clients is excellent and he can hold his own in a courtroom."