Ranked in 3 Practice Areas
1

Band 1

POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture

UK-wide

11 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Financial Crime: Individuals

London (Firms)

8 Years Ranked

4

Band 4

Health & Safety

UK-wide

13 Years Ranked

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Provided by Jonathan Grimes

UK

Practice Areas

Jonathan is an experienced criminal lawyer specialising in serious and complex cases. A leader in the field of Proceeds of Crime work, he has particular expertise dealing with law enforcement applications that seek to freeze or seize assets. His business crime practice includes all areas of financial crime and regulatory matters, including corruption, money laundering, anti-competitive behaviour, insider dealing, market manipulation, and fraud, often for HNW individuals. Jonathan also represents companies and individuals during the initial police and Health and Safety Executive investigation, through to the conclusion of cases at inquests or in the criminal courts. He has extensive trial experience over many years across all areas of crime.

He acts as independent legal adviser in investigations of all kinds, many in the banking sector, attending numerous interviews with employers and regulators both in the UK and abroad. A number of his cases have involved advising individuals following requests from overseas authorities for UK assistance under Mutual Legal Assistance treaties. He is also Kingsley Napley’s Money Laundering Reporting officer.

Professional Memberships

The Law Society; Health & Safety Lawyer's Association; Proceeds of Crime Lawyers Association; and International Bar Association.

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POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture - UK-wide

1
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Jonathan Grimes acts for individuals and corporate clients and has notable experience contesting freezing orders. He has standout experience advising on cases with international elements.

Financial Crime: Individuals - London (Firms)

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Jonathan Grimes deploys a wealth of experience acting for individuals on investigations led by the SFO into allegations of bribery, corruption and money laundering.

Health & Safety - UK-wide

4
Band 4
Individual Editorial
Jonathan Grimes is particularly adept at advising clients on criminal matters including inquests and investigations by the HSE and police following on-site incidents and fatal accidents. He acts on behalf of private individuals and organisations.

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