Financial Crime: Individuals
London (Firms)
9 years ranked
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Richard Cannon
UK 2026
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Richard Cannon is a Partner at Stokoe Partnership Solicitors. He is an extremely experienced white collar crime lawyer, practising primarily in serious fraud and related areas.
Richard has particular expertise in cases relating to serious and complex fraud together with matters of alleged bribery and corruption relating to both private and corporate clients. He also has extensive experience in high value and complex money laundering matters across the Proceeds of Crime Act.
Richard has a strong practice in relation to matters relating to cross border financial crime allegations particularly involving the United States assisting clients on a number of fronts including US civil proceedings and fighting extradition to the US.
Richard joined Stokoe Partnership Solicitors from Gunnercooke, and prior to this he was also a Partner at Mishcon de Reya and Janes Solicitors.
Significant previous cases include R v Jain (a Serious Fraud Office (SFO) case in relation to Allied Deals/RBG), R v Gangar (SFO case regarding Dobb White) R v Richards and Others (Operation Amazon), an HMRC prosecution regarding carbon credit offset tax fraud. Richard also represented the Grillo sisters in the “case of the year” of 2013.
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Financial Crime: Individuals - London (Firms)
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Richard Cannon is regularly called on by clients for his advice on a range of financial crime allegations including insider trading, fraud, bribery and corruption. He is experienced in cases with cross-border considerations and has additional experience with matters involving cryptocurrency.
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He understands our goals and has worked brilliantly to achieve these within the framework of the legal system. Absolutely a star within the industry, whose experience and personality set him apart.
Financial Crime: IndividualsChambers Guide to the Legal ProfessionRichard is excellent. He manages to balance the legal issues, administrative requirements, commercial considerations and client care with ease, and is extremely responsive.
Financial Crime: IndividualsChambers Guide to the Legal ProfessionRichard has shown aptitude and a depth of knowledge in our case. He has listened to us and provides sound guidance if he feels it is in our best interest.
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