David Claxton > Red Lion Chambers > London, England > Barrister Profile

David Claxton

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Position

David Claxton is a leading junior, recognised for his skill in matters relating to Business Crime & Fraud and Regulatory & Professional Disciplinary matters.

He has been reported as having strengths [that] lie in his keen intellect, attention to detail and clarity of written and oral expression (Legal 500 UK, 2017), strength in complex and obscure legal arguments (Legal 500 UK, 2017) and extensive knowledge of regulatory case law combines with a sharp focus on the relevant issues (Legal 500 UK, 2018).

David’s expertise covers:

Economic and Business Crime, including Fraud, Bribery & Corruption, Money Laundering & Proceeds of Crime, Sanctions, Tax & Insolvency)

Internal Investigations

Regulatory crime (including Health & Safety and Fire Law)

General Crime

Asset forfeiture (civil and criminal)

Regulatory & Professional Discipline

Inquests & Inquiries

Judicial Review

Extradition

Legal Professional Privilege (LPP)

David has appeared at all levels of court and tribunal in his main practice areas.

In 2015 David was the first barrister under ten years’ call to be appointed to the General Medical Council’s List of Advocates.

David has published and lectured on corporate crime, professional regulation, cross border jurisdiction, abuse of process and expert evidence in leading practitioner texts, trade publications and to professional audiences such as in-house regulatory lawyers and City law firms.

Career

SFO Prosecutions List (B Panel) (2020)

Attorney General’s Regulatory List (B Panel) (2020)

General Medical Council List (2015)

CPS Panel Advocate (Grade 2) (2012)

Publications:

Chapter on ‘Expert Evidence’, Rook and Ward on Sexual Offences, main chapter author

Chapter on Cross-border Jurisdiction, Fraud: Law Practice and Procedure, editor

‘Understanding General Dental Council Procedure’, The Dentist, joint author with Kingsley Napley

‘Management Failures and Findings of Professional Misconduct’, The Probe

Chapter on ‘confiscation’, Abuse of Process in Criminal Proceedings, Bloomsbury, 4th edition, chapter author

Languages

French (intermediate)

Memberships

CBA

South Eastern Circuit

ARDL

Young Fraud Lawyers Association

HSLA

Education

LLB, University of Durham (2006)

LLM, King’s College London (2007)