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16 Took’s Court
LONDON
EC4A 1LB
England
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Jon Swain
Work Department
Serious crime, criminal/civil fraud, regulation/compliance.
Position
Specialises in criminal law, especially large scale drugs cases, white-collar fraud and money laundering. Lead for both defence and prosecution in a variety of such cases. Has also led for defendant in murder trial at Central Criminal Court, obtaining not guilty verdict. He has featured each year in recent editions of ‘Chambers’ legal directory as one of the leading juniors in London. Regularly appears in major court centres in other cities, such as Leeds, in major trials. Experienced in multi-defendant cases involving murder, drugs, armed robberies, fraud, money laundering and other serious crime. Able to case-manage complex trials.Also experienced in cases involving sexual allegations, utilising television links. Particular interest in cases involving scientific evidence to utilise knowledge in this area. Trained in dealing with vulnerable witnesses and involved in training in this area.
Recent cases of note include 2020: conspiracy to commit fraud (investments in diamonds) 2019: leading counsel for first defendant in 3 month fraudulent trading trial, “Dark Web” drug dealing conspiracy, attempted kidnap of schoolgirl, attempted murder, conspiracy to supply psychoactive substance
Career
Called 1983.
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Crime
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 4Jon Swain – Furnival Chambers ‘Jon is undoubtedly top of his class both as a courtroom advocate and a lawyer. He is exceptionally gifted in his ability to cut through the chaos and confusion often found in paper-heavy cases and explain the key issues in a simple-to-understand formula. Jon is excellent with clients and is a well liked advocate with a pleasant but robust courtroom manner.’