Ranking tables

Financial Crime | UK Bar

The Regions (Bar)

This section encompasses criminal investigations and prosecutions brought by public agencies, such as the SFO, the FCA, the CMA, HMRC and the Specialist Fraud Division of the CPS, against individuals, corporations and financial institutions. It also covers internal investigations, disciplinary proceedings and private prosecutions brought by corporations and financial institutions against current and former employees. Charges relate to a range of offences, including (but not limited to) fraud, the manipulation of interest rates such as Libor and Euribor, bribery, tax evasion, insider trading, money laundering, sanctions breaches, cartel conduct, forgery, embezzlement, cybercrime and material misstatement. In addition to post-charge representation at trial this section also covers pre-charge advice.

Rankings overview for Silks (KC)

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Band 1

  1. Nicholas Johnson KC
    Nicholas Johnson KC Exchange Chambers12 Years Ranked
  2. Alistair Webster KCLincoln House Chambers
  3. Simon Csoka KCLincoln House Chambers
2

Band 2

  1. John Richard Jones KC
    John Richard Jones KC Exchange Chambers17 Years Ranked
  2. Paul Greaney KC New Park Court Chambers18 Years Ranked
  3. Richard Littler KC
    Richard Littler KC Exchange Chambers3 Years Ranked
  4. Tim Green KC
    Tim Green KC Henderson Chambers13 Years Ranked
  5. Andrew Haslam KCExchange Chambers
  6. Benjamin Myers KCExchange Chambers
  7. Chris Daw KCLincoln House Chambers
  8. John Harrison KCSt Pauls Chambers
  9. Nicholas de la Poer KCNew Park Court Chambers
  10. Nigel Sangster KCSt Pauls Chambers
  11. Tim Storrie KCLincoln House Chambers
1

Band 1

  1. Gerard DoranLincoln House Chambers
  2. Hal WatsonSt Pauls Chambers
  3. Ian BridgeNo5 Barristers' Chambers
  4. Ian WhitehurstExchange Chambers
  5. James LakeSt Pauls Chambers
  6. Michael LaveryExchange Chambers
  7. Simon GurneyLincoln House Chambers
  8. William Douglas-JonesSt Philips Chambers
2

Band 2

  1. Ben CloseSt Philips Chambers
  2. Marcus HarrySt Philips Chambers

All Silks (KC) profiles

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Band 1

  1. Nicholas Johnson KC
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    Nicholas Johnson KC
    Exchange Chambers
    Exchange Chambers | Financial Crime
    2025 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    Nicholas Johnson KC of Exchange Chambers attracts high-level recognition for his handling of complex financial crime cases. Key mandates include advising on allegations of money laundering and corruption. He is capable of giving pre-charge advice and handling multi-agency, cross-border financial crime investigations.
  2. Alistair Webster KC
    Lincoln House Chambers | Financial Crime
    2025 | Band 1
  3. Simon Csoka KC
    Lincoln House Chambers | Financial Crime
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. John Richard Jones KC
    2
    John Richard Jones KC
    Exchange Chambers
    Exchange Chambers | Financial Crime
    2025 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    John Richard Jones KC of Exchange Chambers is a senior silk with enviable experience of handling Serious Fraud Office and Crown Prosecution Service prosecutions. His key instructions involve advising on suspected insider dealing, tax fraud and money laundering matters. His practice also includes a strong record of acting on criminal trading standards matters.
  2. 2
    Paul Greaney KC
    New Park Court Chambers
    New Park Court Chambers | Financial Crime
    2025 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    Paul Greaney KC of New Park Court Chambers is a highly commended criminal silk well versed in serious fraud cases. He is experienced in the handling of cases involving money laundering and corruption issues. He is also recognised for his expertise in matters concerning organised crime.
  3. Richard Littler KC
    2
    Richard Littler KC
    Exchange Chambers
    Exchange Chambers | Financial Crime
    2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Richard Littler KC heads Exchange Chambers' criminal department in Manchester as well as the set's professional discipline practice. He has particular experience acting in high-value as well as high-profile financial offences, including in money laundering, fraudulent trading and duty evasion.
  4. Tim Green KC
    2
    Tim Green KC
    Henderson Chambers
    Henderson Chambers | Financial Crime
    2025 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
    Tim Green KC of Henderson Chambers is routinely instructed to act for and advise companies and their officers facing investigations or prosecution by HMRC, the Serious Fraud Office, the Financial Conduct Authority and other financial regulators. He is well regarded for his expert handling of cases involving tax fraud.
  5. Andrew Haslam KC
    Exchange Chambers | Financial Crime
    2025 | Band 2
  6. Benjamin Myers KC
    Exchange Chambers | Financial Crime
    2025 | Band 2
  7. Chris Daw KC
    Lincoln House Chambers | Financial Crime
    2025 | Band 2
  8. John Harrison KC
    St Pauls Chambers | Financial Crime
    2025 | Band 2
  9. Nicholas de la Poer KC
    New Park Court Chambers | Financial Crime
    2025 | Band 2
  10. Nigel Sangster KC
    St Pauls Chambers | Financial Crime
    2025 | Band 2
  11. Tim Storrie KC
    Lincoln House Chambers | Financial Crime
    2025 | Band 2