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Sanctions - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Rachel Barnes KC advises clients on both US and EU sanctions legislation. She represents clients in civil proceedings, criminal investigations and asset-freezing matters arising from economic sanctions.
Strengths
Rachel is super hard-working. She is on the ball in her application of the law.
Rachel is clearly an impressive barrister in the field and is in high demand.
Rachel's intricate knowledge of the sanctions regime and regulations coupled with an awareness of other jurisdictions has been of great value.
Rachel is one of the true and longstanding experts in the field of sanctions.
Rachel is very learned and very good to work with.
International Human Rights Law - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Rachel Barnes KC exhibits notable expertise in international human rights issues raised across her practice, including in extradition and sanctions cases.
Strengths
Rachel Barnes is encyclopaedic in her knowledge and really understands how international criminal law works on a political level.
Rachel Barnes's advocacy is great and she is really good at getting judges to understand her.
Rachel Barnes is fiercely intelligent and understands complex cultural differences. She is an exceptional woman.
Rachel Barnes always seems to have everything at her fingertips.
Rachel is the authority on sanctions law.
Financial Crime: Corporates - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Rachel Barnes KC is an accomplished barrister whose international crime and fraud practice is complemented by her expertise in extradition and confiscation proceedings. Although she often advises individuals, she is also increasingly sought out by companies that are dealing with internal investigations or are accused of potential sanctions breaches and illegal manipulation of benchmark rates. She is highly regarded for her expertise in cases involving money laundering and complex fraud. Her dual qualification in US law makes her a go-to counsel on matters with a transatlantic element.
Strengths
Rachel is extremely capable, she is highly intellectual and has outstanding knowledge across various areas including financial issues.
Rachel is a highly intelligent KC.
Rachel is outstanding. She works very hard and is very clever.
POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Rachel Barnes KC is a dual-qualified US attorney and English barrister who specialises in financial crime, restraint and asset confiscation and is experienced in international criminal law. She has a particular focus on prosecution work and is appointed to the SFO POCA Panel, but also represents defendants. Barnes has appeared in the High Court, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.
Strengths
Rachel is extremely bright and very good at POCA. She's very technical and very good on the detail.
Rachel Barnes is a really high-quality counsel.
Extradition - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Rachel Barnes KC is a criminal law specialist with an extremely strong extradition practice. She boasts particular expertise in matters stemming from the USA and has experience of acting both for requested persons and governments. She is also an expert on Interpol Red Notices and has experience of handling international law and cross-border matters.
Strengths
Rachel is intelligent and hard-working. She finds points that others can't.
Rachel Barnes is hard-working, and her performance is formidable.
Financial Crime - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Rachel Barnes KC is an accomplished barrister whose international crime and fraud practice is complemented by her expertise in extradition and confiscation proceedings. Although she often advises individuals, she is also increasingly sought out by companies that are dealing with internal investigations or are accused of potential sanctions breaches and illegal manipulation of benchmark rates. She is highly regarded for her expertise in cases involving money laundering and complex fraud. Her dual qualification in US law makes her a go-to counsel on matters with a transatlantic element.
Strengths
Rachel is outstanding. She works very hard and is very clever.
Rachel is extremely capable, she is highly intellectual and has outstanding knowledge across various areas including financial issues.
Rachel is a highly intelligent KC.