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Financial Crime: Corporates - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Nicholas Medcroft KC is a highly experienced barrister who is well versed in representing significant financial institutions in investigations brought by the Serious Fraud Office and the Financial Conduct Authority. He frequently handles cases relating to money laundering and tax fraud as well as regulatory failure. His practice builds on complementary expertise in professional discipline, and he has a strong record of arguing cases before the Financial Reporting Council.
Strengths
He is very commercial and provides clear advice.
Nick was promptly attentive to the lay and professional clients requests. They were wide ranging and required a wide field of vision to assess and predict what may happen further down the line.
Nick works hard, is responsive and able to focus on what the client wants and deliver honest and practical solutions. He is flexible and available.
Professional Discipline - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Nicholas Medcroft KC is a specialist in professional discipline cases in the financial services sector who regularly prosecutes bankers, accountants and corporate finance advisers. He is also instructed to defend financial institutions in disciplinary proceedings. He also has a strong advisory practice which takes in complex regulatory and compliance issues.
Strengths
Nicholas Medcroft KC is incredibly calm and a persuasive advocate.
A hugely talented oral and written advocate, Nicholas produces superb drafting which is carefully crafted and tells a story.
Financial Services - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Nicholas Medcroft KC is particularly admired for his strength in handling commercial litigation in a regulatory context, where he advises clearing banks and individuals who are undergoing FCA investigation and enforcement proceedings. He is also instructed by the FCA and FRC.
Strengths
Nicholas is highly rated and a real expert in anti-money laundering issues. He is detail-oriented, client-focused and responsive.
POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Nicholas Medcroft KC has considerable expertise in POCA matters and unusually has experience on both the criminal and civil aspects of POCA. He has regularly been instructed by a number of banks involved in POCA cases.
Strengths
Nick is very eloquent when on his feet and his silk practice has really taken off. He is very incisive and a good team player.
Nicholas Medcroft is a real expert on anti-money laundering, who is responsive, client-focused and client friendly. He's pleasant to deal with, down to earth and detail-oriented.