Barristers
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Kennedy Talbot KC
Head of Chambers
Kennedy Talbot KC’s practice areas are Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 civil recovery, bank account forfeiture, money laundering advisory and reporting, criminal confiscation, restraint and enforcement, government and police investigations and civil fraud, tracing and proprietary claims.
Alistair Webster KC
“A tactical genius” - Chambers & Partners
Alistair took silk, at the age of 41, in 1995. He is thus amongst the most experienced of counsel working in the fields of commercial crime, crime and regulation. He has been a Recorder of the Crown Court for over 30 years and is a Master of the Bench of Middle Temple.
Andrew Mitchell KC
"He is rightly called the king of POCA and is the go-to man in this area. He has a phenomenal capacity for hard work and gives clear advice." "A smooth operator" who is "at the pinnacle of the market." “A master litigator”.
Amanda Pinto KC
Amanda was Chair of the Bar of England and Wales, 2020. ‘She is a leader in every sense. Incisive, industrious, persuasive and formidable.’ An expert in international financial wrongdoing and cases raising complex cross-border questions, Amanda has a niche practice in some of the most high-profile cases within the field, particularly those with an international dimension.
Mark Rainsford KC
Mark Rainsford KC is a rare silk specialising in fraud, whether criminal, civil or commercial. He specialises in corporate wrongdoing, internal company investigations, financial crime, proceeds of crime and international asset recovery. He is authorised by the BSB to conduct litigation.
Graham Brodie KC
Graham Brodie KC specializes in civil and criminal litigation arising out of allegations of commercial wrong-doing. He has developed a substantial practice defending in prosecutions for white collar crime, and acting for both claimants and defendants in civil fraud claims. He has particular expertise in proceedings concerning restraint, freezing and confiscation of assets.
Martin Evans KC
Martin’s practice involves all aspects of the law relating to asset recovery, money laundering and confiscation. He is experienced in handling the most complex restraint, receivership, civil recovery and contempt proceedings in the High Court and the Crown Court.
Narita Bahra KC
Narita Bahra KC is instructed to defend in high profile and heavyweight Business Crime and Serious Crime cases. Narita’s fearless and tenacious approach makes her widely sought after by professional and lay clients. She is recognised as King’s Counsel who can skilfully deal with the most difficult of cases. Her investigative approach results in leading her team to successful results.
Barry Stancombe
Barry is a specialist in asset forfeiture and proceeds of crime particularly in the areas of restraint, receivership, confiscation, civil recovery, commercial fraud and money laundering. Barry advises on all aspects of proceeds of crime and asset forfeiture and in particular in cases where there is a cross over with insolvency proceedings. As a commercial litigator he also acts in civil proceedings involving financial wrongdoing.
Linda Saunt
Her extensive experience in litigating financial wrongdoing means that she has an excellent insight into resolving sensitive and complex issues. Her familiarity with intricate and heavyweight cases gives her the ability to absorb material quickly and effectively. This means she is highly sought after by parties needing advice at the early stages of disputes and investigations.
Penelope Small
Penelope Small’s practice encompasses both civil fraud, recovery of assets/damages and proceeds of crime litigation both domestic and international. Penelope represents individuals, corporates and third parties in proceedings relating to asset recovery and/or forfeiture. Experience includes representation in all forms of interim injunctive relief including Norwich Pharmacal and Bankers Trust Orders.
Christopher Convey
Christopher Convey practices in the field of national and international commercial wrongdoing with a particular specialism in fraud, corporate crime, money laundering, asset forfeiture and data protection.
Fiona Jackson
Fiona Jackson practises and provides strategic advice in domestic and international civil, commercial and criminal cases of fraud and money laundering, bribery and corruption, international mutual legal assistance and mutual recognition, international regulatory work, proceeds of crime and tracing, civil and criminal asset recovery, business crime and compliance issues.
Howard Sharp
Howard has a diverse contentious advice and litigation based legal practice with a focus on commercial litigation, asset recovery, money laundering and fraud, international corruption investigations and related law including Sanctions and Judicial Review . Howard has acted for governments, financial services businesses, global businesses and high-net worth individuals.
Faisal Osman
The core of Faisal's work relates to domestic and international civil and criminal asset recovery on behalf of governments and commercial organisations, and the worldwide enforcement of judgments and awards. He also advises and acts in the civil and criminal commercial wrongdoing disputes, particularly in cases with foreign dimensions (with a focus on the DIFC Court).
Ian Smith
Ian is a commercial litigator, dealing with complex and high value cases, usually with an international dimension.
He is a specialist in commercial and civil-court fraud litigation, asset recovery, anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, anti-tax evasion, financial sanctions laws, risk management and compliance.
John Carl Townsend
Recognised as a specialist in financial and reputational disputes where there is the potential for dual criminal and civil liability.
John is featured as a Leading Junior in the Proceeds of Crime & Asset Forfeiture sections of the 2023 editions of The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners who say “offers a wealth of experience of advising in criminal and civil disputes and acts on behalf of both claimants and defendants. He is noted for his strong expertise when it comes to serious financial investigations and money laundering, and he demonstrates proficiency in confiscation orders, civil recovery proceedings, and asset forfeiture orders.”
Catherine Collins
Catherine is a specialist advocate whose practice encompasses all aspects of financial wrongdoing.
She is featured as a Leading Junior in the Proceeds of Crime & Asset Forfeiture sections of The Legal 500 and Chambers UK Directories. Directory comments include “Catherine is a formidable barrister. Her tenacity and absolute commitment to her clients allows her to win the unwinnable. Her written advice is truly top-end and her persuasive manner is a tribute to her flawless preparation. She knows her cases back to front”.
Christopher Sykes
Christopher specialises in civil and criminal matters of financial crime, confiscation, and professional discipline. He prosecutes and defends in large-scale trials concerning fraud and money laundering. His experience in the field of professional discipline means that he is well-placed to advise individuals and regulators whose cases fall at the intersection of the criminal and regulatory jurisdictions.
Rachel Ferrari (née Clark)
Rachel has a dual practice spanning both civil and criminal proceedings, acting in cases across the spectrum of financial wrongdoing, proceeds of crime and tax investigations. She has particular experience in POCA 2002 matters (including account freezing, restraint, forfeiture, confiscation and money laundering).