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Rachel Cook

Rachel Cook

UK 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

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2 Global Practice Guides
1 In-depth overview

About

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Practice Areas

Rachel is a senior solicitor with extensive expertise in corporate and financial crime, including fraud, international corruption, tax enforcement, and money laundering. She advises both individuals and corporates in the UK and internationally on complex criminal and regulatory matters, often involving parallel investigations by multiple enforcement agencies and jurisdictions.

Her practice spans criminal tax litigation and cases concerning fraud, insider dealing, cartel activity, bribery, money laundering, and related financial misconduct. Rachel has substantial experience across the spectrum of serious and general crime, including cases involving sexual offences, coercive and controlling behaviour, violent and drug-related offences, public order matters, forgery, and harassment. Rachel is frequently instructed in cases with an international dimension, including cross-border investigations, requests for mutual legal assistance, extradition proceedings, and INTERPOL Red Notice challenges.

Rachel has a strong record of achieving early resolutions, successfully persuading investigative and prosecuting agencies to discontinue proceedings at the initial stages, and is known for her strategic, discreet, and results-focused approach. Rachel is trusted by clients to navigate high-stakes investigations with precision and judgment.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Financial Crime: Individuals - London (Firms)

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Rachel Cook is noted for advising individual clients facing allegations of corporate and financial crime.

Crime - London (Firms)

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

Rachel Cook offers expert advice and guidance to clients facing serious criminal allegations. She is adept in advising high net worth clients.

Strengths

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  • She has an interesting blend between being very calm and sensible, but not afraid to take the gloves off and fight. She is very good.

    Financial Crime: IndividualsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Rachel is an incredible lawyer. She provides excellent client care and provides a sea of calm even in the most intense, complex and difficult of situations.

    Financial Crime: IndividualsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • She operates at the very top and is highly committed to her clients and work.

    Financial Crime: IndividualsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • She has excellent judgement and foresight, and goes above and beyond for her clients. She is simply first-class and a true asset to her firm and the legal industry.

    Financial Crime: IndividualsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Rachel has been an amazing support and voice of calm throughout the process. She has strong analytical skills and a clear eye for strategy, combined with an excellent client manner.

    CrimeChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Rachel has great strategic insight. She is thorough and pragmatic, with a supportive and calm manner.

    CrimeChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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