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Nicola is a leading criminal defence expert in white collar and business crime, general criminal defence, and proceeds of crime and asset forfeiture. Her expertise includes dealing with fraud, bribery and corruption, cartels, insider dealing, money laundering, and director’s disqualification.

Over the last 25 years she has been involved in many of the most high-profile, complex criminal and regulatory investigations and prosecutions. She represents high net worth individuals, multi-national corporate clients, financial institutions and professional firms in investigations and proceedings brought by all the UK enforcement agencies including the SFO, FCA, CMA, HMRC, NCA, and other prosecuting bodies.

She conducts and advises in internal investigations and is regularly appointed as an independent legal advisor. She also advises on matters relating to Mutual Legal Assistance.

Nicola has a wider criminal defence practice and has significant experience of representing suspects during the investigatory stage or while held in police custody and during police interview.

Career

Peters & Peters (1992-2000); Corker Binning (founding partner) for over 13 years (2000-2014); Kingsley Napley (2018 – present).

Professional Memberships

Fraud Lawyers Association; Proceeds of Crime Lawyers Association

Publications

Co-author of the bribery chapter in Cordery on Legal Service; the authority on professional conduct, obligations and liability.

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Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals - UK-wide

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Nicola Finnerty is a criminal defence specialist, with extensive experience handling domestic and cross-border investigations for high net worth individuals relating to fraud, money laundering and insider dealing.

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