Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
2

Band 2

POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture

All Circuits

13 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Financial Crime

London (Bar)

10 Years Ranked

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Provided by Mark Rainsford KC

UK Bar

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Mark Rainsford KC is nationally and internationally recognised as one of the UK’s leading criminal King’s Counsel, with additional specialist focus on commercial and civil fraud disputes and arbitrations. Ranked Tier 1 in Legal 500 2025 for Business Crime, Regulatory, and Global Investigations, he is also recommended in Proceeds of Crime and Asset Forfeiture (Tier 2) and Fraud Crime (Tier 2).

With exceptional expertise in bribery, corruption, banking, money laundering, and complex fraud, Mark is described as “extremely brilliant on his feet.” Legal 500 highlights his advocacy as “measured, incisive, and persuasive,” reflecting meticulous preparation and strong courtroom presence.

Renowned for his litigation strategy, he has fought and won major commercial crime trials and complex commercial disputes involving allegations of serious wrongdoing. His practice spans investigations by the SFO, NCA, HMRC, CPS, and US regulators such as the DoJ and SEC, alongside litigation in the Chancery Division and Business and Property Courts.

He has successfully defended and prosecuted high-value fraud, bribery, corruption, and money laundering cases, while also achieving non-prosecution outcomes for clients. His client base includes banking professionals, corporates, SMEs, City law firms, accountants, UHNW and HNW individuals, directors, and FTSE 100/250 and Fortune 500 companies, often in crisis situations.

Supported by specialist juniors and solicitors, Mark leads cases across common law jurisdictions with authority, clarity, and skill.

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POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture - All Circuits

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Band 2
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Mark Rainsford KC handles specialised financial crime, proceeds of crime and asset recovery cases, and boasts particular expertise in money laundering matters. His clients include major financial institutions and private individuals. Rainsford is further instructed by prosecution agencies.


Financial Crime - London (Bar)

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

Mark Rainsford KC has superb legal knowledge and great judgement in how best to advance the client's cause. He regularly handles corruption cases and all manner of investment frauds, including those relating to Ponzi schemes, and is noted for his skill in money laundering cases. He draws on complementary expertise in confiscation matters and those with a civil fraud aspect.

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