Ranking tables
Financial Crime | UK Bar
London (Bar)
Rankings overview for Sets
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Star Individuals
- Hugo Keith KC 3 Raymond Buildings21 Years Ranked
- Ian Winter KC Cloth Fair Chambers29 Years Ranked
- Jim Sturman KC 2 Bedford Row29 Years Ranked
- John Kelsey-Fry KC Cloth Fair Chambers29 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Laidlaw KC 2 Hare Court29 Years Ranked
- Patrick Gibbs KC 3 Raymond Buildings28 Years Ranked
- Richard Lissack KC Fountain Court Chambers29 Years Ranked
- Adrian Darbishire KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Clare Montgomery KCMatrix Chambers
- David Perry KC6KBW College Hill
- Duncan Penny KC6KBW College Hill
- Nicholas Purnell KCCloth Fair Chambers
Band 1
- Alex Bailin KC Matrix Chambers18 Years Ranked
- Alexandra Healy KC Foundry Chambers22 Years Ranked
- Alison Pople KC Cloth Fair Chambers24 Years Ranked
- Amanda Pinto KC 33 Chancery Lane16 Years Ranked
- Andrew Mitchell KC 33 Chancery Lane29 Years Ranked
- Christopher Coltart KC 2 Hare Court18 Years Ranked
- Clare Sibson KC Fountain Court Chambers18 Years Ranked
- Gideon Cammerman KC 187 Chambers11 Years Ranked
- Gillian Jones KC Red Lion Chambers18 Years Ranked
- James Hines KC 3 Raymond Buildings19 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Caplan KC 5 Paper Buildings29 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Fisher KC Red Lion Chambers16 Years Ranked
- Julian Christopher KC 5 Paper Buildings20 Years Ranked
- Tom Allen KC Cloth Fair Chambers16 Years Ranked
- Adrian Waterman KCMatrix Chambers
- Andrew Radcliffe KC2 Hare Court
- Antony Shaw KCRed Lion Chambers
- Brendan Kelly KC2 Hare Court
- Charles Bott KCMountford Chambers
- George Carter-Stephenson KC25 Bedford Row
- Helen Malcolm KC3 Raymond Buildings
- Henry Blaxland KCGarden Court Chambers
- James Lewis KC3 Raymond Buildings
- Mark A. Heywood KC5 King's Bench Walk
- Mark Ellison KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Mark Fenhalls KC23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Neil Hawes KCCrucible Law
- Sean Larkin KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Tim Owen KCMatrix Chambers
- William Boyce KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
Band 2
- Graham Brodie KC 33 Chancery Lane18 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Barnard KC Cloth Fair Chambers16 Years Ranked
- Jonathan S Kinnear KC 2 Hare Court11 Years Ranked
- Leon Kazakos KC 2 Hare Court9 Years Ranked
- Michael Goodwin KC Red Lion Chambers5 Years Ranked
- Nicola Howard KC 25 Bedford Row17 Years Ranked
- Simon Csoka KC Libertas Chambers5 Years Ranked
- Trevor Burke KC 3 Raymond Buildings20 Years Ranked
- Allison Clare KCRed Lion Chambers
- Andrew Wheeler KC7BR
- Cairns Nelson KC23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Collingwood Thompson KC7BR
- David Spens KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Jennifer Carter-Manning KC7BR
- John McGuinness KCFoundry Chambers
- Michael Brompton KC5 Paper Buildings
- Mukul Chawla KCFoundry Chambers
- Natasha Wong KC5 King's Bench Walk
- Peter Carter KCDoughty Street Chambers
- Simon Farrell KC3 Raymond Buildings
- Tom Forster KCRed Lion Chambers
- Tom Price KCMillennium Chambers
Band 3
- Adam Kane KC Libertas Chambers15 Years Ranked
- Andrew Trollope KC 187 Chambers29 Years Ranked
- David Durose KC 5 Paper Buildings6 Years Ranked
- David Etherington KC Red Lion Chambers28 Years Ranked
- David Walbank KC Red Lion Chambers12 Years Ranked
- David Whittaker KC 2 Hare Court21 Years Ranked
- Giles Cockings KC Furnival Chambers15 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Ashley-Norman KC 3 Raymond Buildings25 Years Ranked
- Richard Fisher KC Doughty Street Chambers12 Years Ranked
- Sarah Clarke KC Serjeants' Inn Chambers11 Years Ranked
- Tom Little KC Deka Chambers15 Years Ranked
- Cameron Brown KCRed Lion Chambers
- Colin Aylott KCMountford Chambers
- Gareth Patterson KC6KBW College Hill
- James Waddington KCFoundry Chambers
- Jane Bewsey KCRed Lion Chambers
- Martin Hicks KC2 Hare Court
- Narita Bahra KC33 Chancery Lane
- Nathaniel Rudolf KC25 Bedford Row
- Nigel Sangster KC25 Bedford Row
- Paul Raudnitz KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Peter Doyle KC25 Bedford Row
- Peter Finnigan KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Richard Whittam KCMatrix Chambers
- Selva Ramasamy KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
Band 4
- Abbas Lakha KC 9BR Chambers19 Years Ranked
- Andrew Bird KC 5 St Andrew's Hill14 Years Ranked
- Ben Douglas-Jones KC 5 Paper Buildings14 Years Ranked
- Charles Sherrard KC Furnival Chambers12 Years Ranked
- Edmund Burge KC 5 St Andrew's Hill8 Years Ranked
- Hannah Willcocks KC Red Lion Chambers12 Years Ranked
- Jamas Hodivala KC Matrix Chambers11 Years Ranked
- Jane Osborne KC 2 Harcourt Buildings4 Years Ranked
- Jason Sugarman KC Foundry Chambers3 Years Ranked
- Leonard Smith KC Libertas Chambers14 Years Ranked
- Mark Harries KC Serjeants' Inn Chambers16 Years Ranked
- Mark Rainsford KC 33 Chancery Lane11 Years Ranked
- Michael Borrelli KC 3 Raymond Buildings29 Years Ranked
- Rachel Barnes KC 3 Raymond Buildings13 Years Ranked
- Richard Wormald KC 3 Raymond Buildings17 Years Ranked
- Robin Barclay KC Fountain Court Chambers16 Years Ranked
- Rupert Bowers KC Doughty Street Chambers10 Years Ranked
- Simon Baker KC 2 Bedford Row12 Years Ranked
- Stan Reiz KC 2 Bedford Row8 Years Ranked
- Adrian Eissa KCMC Chambers
- Alexandra Felix KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Charles Miskin KC23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Miranda Hill KC6KBW College Hill
- Miranda Moore KC5 Paper Buildings
- Paul Bogan KC23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Philip Evans KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Sasha Wass KC6KBW College Hill
- Simon Pentol KC25 Bedford Row
New Silks
- Benjamin Newton KC Doughty Street Chambers11 Years Ranked
- Ben FitzGerald KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Jonathan Lennon KCDoughty Street Chambers
Star Individuals
- Neil Saunders3 Raymond Buildings
Band 1
- Christopher Convey 33 Chancery Lane12 Years Ranked
- Christopher Foulkes 2 Hare Court8 Years Ranked
- Faisal Osman 33 Chancery Lane8 Years Ranked
- Gavin Irwin 2 Hare Court16 Years Ranked
- Nicholas Yeo 3 Raymond Buildings16 Years Ranked
- Rachel Kapila Cloth Fair Chambers12 Years Ranked
- Rachel Scott 3 Raymond Buildings10 Years Ranked
- Stuart Biggs Cloth Fair Chambers6 Years Ranked
- Ben Summers3 Raymond Buildings
- Jocelyn LedwardQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Katherine Hardcastle6KBW College Hill
- Nichola HigginsMatrix Chambers
- Rachna GokaniQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Richard FurlongMountford Chambers
- Tom DobleQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Vivienne Tanchel2 Hare Court
Band 2
- Dominic Lewis 5 Paper Buildings6 Years Ranked
- Eleanor Davison Fountain Court Chambers10 Years Ranked
- Eleanor Mawrey Deka Chambers12 Years Ranked
- Faras Baloch Red Lion Chambers4 Years Ranked
- Rebecca Chalkley Red Lion Chambers6 Years Ranked
- Rhys Meggy Cloth Fair Chambers7 Years Ranked
- Tom Payne Red Lion Chambers14 Years Ranked
- Colin Wells25 Bedford Row
- Esther Schutzer-Weissmann6KBW College Hill
- Jason MansellQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Nick James2 Bedford Row
- Sean Hammond2 Bedford Row
- Simon Ray6KBW College Hill
- Timothy Kendal2 Bedford Row
Band 3
- Angus Bunyan 2 Hare Court11 Years Ranked
- Ben Isaacs 7BR4 Years Ranked
- Duncan Jones 25 Bedford Row2 Years Ranked
- Gerard Hillman Libertas Chambers13 Years Ranked
- James Thacker Deka Chambers10 Years Ranked
- Janet Weeks 5 Paper Buildings12 Years Ranked
- Jessica Tate Foundry Chambers3 Years Ranked
- Keith Mitchell Libertas Chambers27 Years Ranked
- Martin McCarthy Farringdon Chambers6 Years Ranked
- Peter Lownds 2 Hare Court18 Years Ranked
- Philippa Eastwood Doughty Street Chambers6 Years Ranked
- Robert Morris 3 Raymond Buildings8 Years Ranked
- Saba Naqshbandi 3 Raymond Buildings21 Years Ranked
- Stephen Hopper 5 Paper Buildings11 Years Ranked
- David Stern5 St Andrew's Hill
- Jennifer NewcombQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Jenny Goldring5 Paper Buildings
- Karen RobinsonQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Leila GaskinCrucible Law
- Luke Ponte3 Raymond Buildings
- Max BainesRed Lion Chambers
- Peter CaldwellDoughty Street Chambers
- Peter Ratliff6KBW College Hill
- Polly DyerQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Samantha Riggs25 Bedford Row
- Thomas Daniel2 Bedford Row
- Tom BroomfieldQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Vedrana PeharMatrix Chambers
Band 4
- Benjamin Waidhofer Foundry Chambers4 Years Ranked
- Catherine Collins 33 Chancery Lane4 Years Ranked
- Catherine Rabaiotti 5 Paper Buildings9 Years Ranked
- Kabir Sondhi 9BR Chambers1 Years Ranked
- Kathryn Arnot Drummond Cloth Fair Chambers3 Years Ranked
- Michael Hick 5 Paper Buildings1 Years Ranked
- Trevor Archer Red Lion Chambers3 Years Ranked
- Alexander Upton23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- David McNeill5 St Andrew's Hill
- Dermot Keating25 Bedford Row
- Gareth MundayDeka Chambers
- Ini Udom5 St Andrew's Hill
- Mark AldredQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Philip StottQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Roderick JamesCrucible Law
- Sonal Dashani25 Bedford Row
- Thomas Godfrey23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Timothy Forte3TG
- William EnglandMountford Chambers
All Sets profiles
Band 1
1 3 Raymond BuildingsFinancial Crime2024 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked3 Raymond Buildings is noted by sources as a "fantastic set" that "really adds value" to its cases. It boasts an excellent reputation for its expertise spanning the full range of financial crime matters. Members act for both the prosecution and the defence in complex cases and large-scale investigations brought by the SFO and the FCA, and offer representation to both major corporations and individual directors. Areas of strength for the team include cases involving allegations of fraud, money laundering, insider dealing and corruption, and the set is regularly instructed in both domestic and international disputes. Recent work handled by the tenants includes acting for the prosecution in connection with corruption and bribery allegations against doctors and pharmacists in relation to manipulation of the NHS system for deciding which medicines should be prescribed.1 6KBW College HillFinancial Crime2024 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedAn "enormously well-regarded set," 6KBW College Hill is recognised by peers and clients alike as "leaders in financial crime." Members are regularly instructed to act for both the prosecution and the defence in complex SFO investigations, and count several leading corporations and individual directors among their enviable client base. The set is routinely involved in high-profile matters, and recent work undertaken by its tenants includes defending Bernie Ecclestone in his high-profile prosecution for alleged multimillion-pound tax fraud.1 Cloth Fair ChambersFinancial Crime2024 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedInstructing solicitors describe Cloth Fair Chambers as a set that "always has been and still is one of the best sets." It houses a deep bench of experienced barristers who are well versed in the representation of leading corporations and individuals in complex market manipulation, insider dealing and international corruption cases. Members are regularly instructed to represent their clients in high-profile investigations, and offer considerable expertise in the handling of international matters. Recent mandates have included acting for Jeffrey Cook, former managing director of Airbus subsidiary GPT, against corruption charges.1 QEB Hollis WhitemanFinancial Crime2024 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedQEB Hollis Whiteman retains its reputation as a leading chambers in the financial crime market, housing an impressive bench of leading silks and juniors experienced in both the prosecution and defence of complex and high-value cases. Members are regularly called upon to represent their clients in investigations into allegations of bribery, corruption and fraud, and are noted for their expert handling of cases involving international elements. Private prosecutions continue to be a key area of strength for the team. A market source says: "The set is truly second to none when it comes to handling complex financial crime matters for individuals." Recent instructions undertaken by the set's barristers include acting for former trader Tom Hayes in the CCRC review of his fraud convictions for LIBOR rigging.
Band 2
2 2 Bedford RowFinancial Crime2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked2 Bedford Row is a highly regarded set in the financial crime market, noted for its expertise in high-value bribery, corruption and money laundering cases. The set is regularly instructed by leading criminal law firms, as well as the regulating authorities, and is noted for its adroit handling of complex cross-border investigations. Members have experience acting for both major corporations and high net worth individuals based in the UK and further afield. "2 Bedford Row has some very impressive barristers and is very strong in financial crime," says one interviewee. Members work on some high-profile cases representing individuals and corporates.2 2 Hare CourtFinancial Crime2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked2 Hare Court offers expertise spanning the full gamut of financial crime matters. Members receive regular instructions from both individual and corporate clients across the financial services sector, and are adept at handling cases involving allegations of insider dealing, money laundering, corruption, bribery and fraud. Private prosecutions are also a key area of strength for the team. One interviewee describes its members as "market leaders in their area" and another adds that "they are as comfortable dealing with complex white-collar crime cases as with highly sensitive and serious general crime cases." Recently, members acted for the SFO in its prosecution of Glencore Energy UK for bribery in West Africa.2 25 Bedford RowFinancial Crime2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked25 Bedford Row is a highly regarded set, noted for its defence of individuals and corporations in a wide range of financial crime cases. Market sources note that it has "individuals suited to all manner of cases." Members are routinely instructed in prosecutions brought by the SFO and HMRC, and are experienced in the handling of cases involving allegations of fraud, bribery, money laundering and insider trading. The team is also frequently called upon to advise a range of clients on bribery prevention and anti-money laundering procedures. Case highlights include representing the defendant in R v Chenery Woods and Others, a Trading Standards test case into ticket touting.2 33 Chancery LaneFinancial Crime2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedThe barristers at 33 Chancery Lane offer expertise spanning the full range of financial crime matters. The set is regularly instructed to act for both the prosecution and defence in complex bribery and money laundering cases, and members are also well versed in the handling of HMRC investigations. Asset recovery matters are a key area of strength for the team, owing to the set's recognised prowess in POCA proceedings. The set's enviable client list includes both leading corporations and individuals. Recent work highlights include acting for the SFO in R v Skeene and Bowers (Global Forestry Investments) relating to investment schemes in a sustainable and ethical teak forest.2 Matrix ChambersFinancial Crime2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedMatrix Chambers is well regarded for its handling of complex financial crime cases, and is routinely instructed to act on behalf of both major corporations and individual clients, including several bankers, directors, politicians and high net worth individuals. Members are noted for their expertise in international cases, and are active across multiple jurisdictions such as Hong Kong and ones in the Middle East and the Caribbean, among others. Areas of significant strength for the team include SFO, FCA and DOJ investigations, and advisory work concerning both politically motivated charges and bribery compliance regimes. Members recently acted for Glencore Energy UK in the SFO's investigation into corruption and fraud in Africa.2 Red Lion ChambersFinancial Crime2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedRed Lion Chambers has an excellent reputation for financial crime work, and houses a strong bench of senior and junior barristers who have experience of acting in complex and high-profile cases. Members act for both the prosecution and the defence, and are regularly instructed in international investigations. Cases involving serious allegations of bribery, fraud and corruption are a key area of strength for the set. Recently, members were instructed to represent Sudanese businessman 'Al-Cardinal' in connection with alleged corruption and in the context of the corruption sanctions regime.
Band 3
3 23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)Financial Crime2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers) is an impressive set, noted for its expertise in both the prosecution and defence of a wide range of financial crime cases. Members are regularly instructed in complex and high-value cases involving allegations of bribery, fraud and corruption, and are well regarded for their representation of clients in SFO and HMRC investigations. The team is also well versed in international matters, and the set's members have recently been instructed to defend a lawyer accused of false accounting and laundering money in AG Cayman Islands v Watson and Blake, arising out of the theft of money from CONCACAF.3 5 Paper BuildingsFinancial Crime2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked5 Paper Buildings is a well-regarded criminal set housing a strong bench of barristers who are regularly called upon to prosecute complex financial crime cases. Areas of expertise for the team include international bribery and corruption conspiracies, tax avoidance schemes and matters involving allegations of collusion in the financial sector. The set's members also have experience acting for the defence. Recent work has included representing the SFO in its Unaoil investigation into bribery in the Iraqi oil industry.3 Doughty Street ChambersFinancial Crime2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedThe barristers at Doughty Street Chambers are regularly called upon to defend both major corporations and individual clients in cases involving allegations of bribery, insider dealing and money laundering. The set is also noted for its expertise in mortgage frauds, fraudulent trading schemes and cartel cases. The team offers representation to its clients through all stages of investigations, and members are frequently instructed to advise corporate clients on compliance matters. Recently, members represented James Stunt in a highly publicised £266 million money laundering case.
Band 4
4 Foundry ChambersFinancial Crime2024 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedThe barristers at Foundry Chambers are experienced in the handling of a wide range of financial crime matters. Areas of strength for the team include investigations into allegations of insider trading, corruption and fraud. Members act for both the prosecution and the defence, and maintain busy practices. Recent work handled by the set's members includes prosecuting Glencore Energy UK for bribery and acting for defendants in Operation Nightjar II, the money laundering trial resulting from Wales's largest drugs case.4 Fountain Court ChambersFinancial Crime2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedFountain Court Chambers houses a strong bench of barristers who are experienced in the handling of a wide range of financial crime cases. The set is a top choice for for both domestic and international banks seeking advice or representation, and its members are also routinely instructed by individual clients and prosecutors such as the SFO and the FCA. Areas of expertise for the team include high-value cases involving allegations of money laundering, bribery and fraud. Recent work highlights include successfully defending Fraser Fisher, the former CEO of Redcentric, in a prosecution brought by the FCA for making false and misleading statements to the market.4 Libertas ChambersFinancial Crime2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedThe barristers at Libertas Chambers are regularly called upon to represent major corporates, financial institutions and individual clients in complex cases involving allegations of bribery, corruption, money laundering and investment fraud. Additional areas of expertise for the team include insider trading, pension mis-selling and tax evasion cases. The set's tenants also have considerable experience handling cases with an international element. Tenants are involved in some large-scale cases such as the defence of an individual in a £26 million money laundering prosecution following high-profile celebrity burglaries.4 Mountford ChambersFinancial Crime2024 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedMountford Chambers is well regarded for its expertise in cases involving allegations of tax evasion, fraud and money laundering. Additional areas of strength for the team include insider dealing, corruption, investment fraud and market manipulation cases. Members are regularly instructed to represent their clients in SFO, FCA and HMRC investigations, and count several bankers, accountants and brokers among their enviable client base. Recently, members acted for the defendant in FCA v Peter Currie, a false representation case concerning over £16 million worth of collateral on investor loans.