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Fountain Court Chambers
FOUNTAIN COURT, TEMPLE
LONDON
EC4Y 9DH
England

Position

Business and regulatory crime; European Union law; Fraud: crime; Financial services regulation; Proceeds of crime (poca) and asset forfeiture

Specialises in representing entities and individuals subject to criminal and/or regulatory investigations for economic and financial misconduct.

Extensive sanctions practice: Frequently instructed in UK and EU sanctions-related commercial litigation as well as challenges before the EU Council and Court; advises a range of businesses on sanctions risks and compliance.

Contentious regulatory: Defends in FCA proceedings, particularly AML-related.

Commercial litigation: Particularly experienced with contempt of court applications (including before offshore jurisdictions).

Financial regulatory: Sought after to advise on financial regulatory compliance.

French-qualified, with a particular interest in EU criminal law and the application of EU instruments of legal cooperation.

Career

2009 Call, Lincoln’s Inn

2017 Sworn, Paris bar

Languages

French (fluent), Italian (fluent), Swedish (fluent), Spanish (passive), German (basic).

Memberships

Fraud Lawyers Association, European Criminal Bar Association.

Education

University of Cambridge, MA (Law) (first class) (2004); Université Pantéon-Assas Paris II, maîtrise en droit (mention) (2004), European University Institute, PhD (2008); College of Law, BVC (2009).

Lawyer Rankings

London Bar > Financial services regulation

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3

Robin Lööf – Fountain Court Chambers ‘Robin is extremely knowledgeable and one of the go-to barristers for AML/CTF regulatory advice. He is commercial and quick to assist, is excellent with clients and a pleasure to work with.’