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Richard Kovalevsky KC

Richard Kovalevsky KC

UK 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Richard Kovalevsky KC is a partner in Cohen & Gresser’s London office and is the head of Criminal Defense for the London office. He has over 30 years of experience representing high net worth individuals, directors, and corporations in a wide variety of white collar criminal disputes, regulatory and internal investigations, and civil litigation, with a particular focus on financial crime. Richard has successfully defended against, and has extensive experience advising on, claims of fraud, money laundering, corruption, market manipulation, market abuse, competition and cartel allegations, and insider trading. He has advised and engaged at all levels of the UK court system, as well as being actively involved internationally. Richard regularly handles matters pending before the UK Serious Fraud Office, the U.S. Department of Justice, the UK Financial Conduct Authority, and Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

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Financial Crime: Individuals - London (Firms)

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Richard Kovalevsky KC has experience handling claims involving allegations of fraud, conspiracy and corruption. He often represents executives and high net worth individuals.

Corporate Crime & Investigations - London (Firms)

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

Richard Kovalevsky KC provides clients with strength in corruption investigations and proceedings, including those brought before the Supreme Court. He also regularly acts on matters with multi-jurisdictional implications.

Strengths

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  • Richard Kovalevsky is a superstar. He's a fighter and will get the job done; he is one of the most effective advocates in London.

    Corporate Crime & InvestigationsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Richard is really special and a genuine pleasure to work with.

    Corporate Crime & InvestigationsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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