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Financial Crime - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Richard Whittam KC is a distinguished former First Senior Treasury Counsel with extensive experience in criminal cases. He is noted for his expertise in defending and prosecuting fraud, bribery and corruption cases. He is also a popular choice for private prosecutions.
Strengths
Richard brings years of experience and knowledge but remains highly approachable. He knows the law inside and out and delivers client-friendly, detailed advice.
He is an extremely impressive character and a charming but effective advocate.
Richard is a man of few words when on his feet, but each word is worth its weight in gold.
Crime - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Former First Senior Treasury Counsel Richard Whittam KC is respected by commentators for his tenacity, work ethic and superior jury advocacy. He is a leading prosecutor who has acted in several significant cases including matters of terrorism and allegations of historic sexual abuse. His experience further includes prosecuting both military cases and fraud matters. Whittam also has particular knowledge of police conduct and inquiry work.
Strengths
Richard's advocacy is trusted by clients, counsel and judges. He can distil very complex ideas into easily understandable bites. Juries love him.
Financial Crime: Private Prosecutions - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Richard Whittam KC is a distinguished former First Senior Treasury Counsel with extensive experience in criminal cases. He is noted for his expertise in defending and prosecuting fraud, bribery and corruption cases. He is also a popular choice for private prosecutions.
Strengths
Richard is a man of few words when on his feet, but each word is worth its weight in gold.
Richard brings years of experience and knowledge but remains highly approachable. He knows the law inside and out and delivers client-friendly, detailed advice.
He is an extremely impressive character and a charming but effective advocate.