Phil Smith

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 1

Crime

London (Firms)

19 Years Ranked

Band 4

Financial Crime: Individuals

London (Firms)

12 Years Ranked

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Crime - London (Firms)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Phil Smith has vast experience in criminal defence, including serious sexual offence and murder charges, and regularly represents high-profile and high net worth individuals.

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Financial Crime: Individuals - London (Firms)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Phil Smith acts on complex investigations by the SFO, HMRC and the DOJ, regularly representing senior executives. He is particularly active on matters relating to tax fraud and money laundering.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Phil is a first rate criminal solicitor who is very experienced and absolutely understands how the justice system works. Clients love him, he is very down to earth and intelligent.

Crime respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Phil is a compassionate professional who went far beyond expectations to ensure the safety and well-being of the client.

Crime respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

From day one, Phil was professional, compassionate, and incredibly thorough. His deep knowledge of the law, strategic thinking and dedication gave me the confidence I needed during a difficult time.

Crime respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Phil Smith is the best person to undertake the work that I was involved in.

Financial Crime: Individuals respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Phil Smith is one of the best criminal lawyers in the country.

Financial Crime: Individuals respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

He is the best criminal lawyer in London.

Financial Crime: Individuals respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Phil is a first rate criminal solicitor who is very experienced and absolutely understands how the justice system works. Clients love him, he is very down to earth and intelligent.

Crime respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Phil is a compassionate professional who went far beyond expectations to ensure the safety and well-being of the client.

Crime respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

From day one, Phil was professional, compassionate, and incredibly thorough. His deep knowledge of the law, strategic thinking and dedication gave me the confidence I needed during a difficult time.

Crime respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Phil Smith is the best person to undertake the work that I was involved in.

Financial Crime: Individuals respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Phil Smith is one of the best criminal lawyers in the country.

Financial Crime: Individuals respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

He is the best criminal lawyer in London.

Financial Crime: Individuals respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Articles, highlights and press releases

2 items provided by Simons Muirhead Burton

Highlight

Crime team client Professor Christopher Hennessy cleared of assault

In the Crown Court at Aldersgate House, Central London, our client Christopher Hennessy was cleared of assault occasioning Actual Bodily Harm. The finance professor at a prestigious London university, was unanimously acquitted by a jury who deliberated for just one hour.

May 17, 2022

Authored by Henrietta Ronson, Philip Smith, Mark Soames

Highlight

SMB’s crime team secures acquittal of baseball umpire in ‘worrying’ case

SMB’s crime team, led by Partner Phil Smith and assisted by Senior Associate Henrietta Ronson and Paralegal Mark Soames, have secured a not guilty verdict at Wood Green Crown Court in a high-stakes case involving a highly-regarded baseball umpire.

Aug 19, 2021

Authored by Henrietta Ronson, Philip Smith, Mark Soames

Highlight

Crime team client Professor Christopher Hennessy cleared of assault

May 17, 2022

Authored by Henrietta Ronson, Philip Smith, Mark Soames

Highlight

SMB’s crime team secures acquittal of baseball umpire in ‘worrying’ case

Aug 19, 2021

Authored by Henrietta Ronson, Philip Smith, Mark Soames

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