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Nicholas Purnell KC

UK Bar 2026

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Financial Crime: Corporates - London (Bar)

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Nicholas Purnell KC is a highly respected and accomplished silk who continues to impress the market with his performance in leading cases and who is noted for breaking new ground in the area of deferred prosecution agreements. He is highly rated for his comprehensive experience of financial crime cases and provides accomplished counsel on everything from joint investigations by the Serious Fraud Office and the Financial Conduct Authority to corporate compliance with bribery rules. His past experience includes advising on cases concerning misstatement of corporate results and the manipulation of rates.

Financial Crime - London (Bar)

Senior Statesperson
Senior Statespeople

Individual Editorial

Nicholas Purnell KC is a highly respected and accomplished silk who continues to impress the market with his performance in leading cases and who is noted for breaking new ground in the area of deferred prosecution agreements. He is highly rated for his comprehensive experience of financial crime cases and provides accomplished counsel on everything from joint investigations by the Serious Fraud Office and the Financial Conduct Authority to corporate compliance with bribery rules. His past experience includes advising on cases concerning misstatement of corporate results and the manipulation of rates.

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    Financial Crime: CorporatesUK Bar

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