‘The English firm to go to in white collar crime matters.’

‘Shaul Brazil: Extremely hard working and responsive. Always on top of a matter. Anoushka Warlow: A rising star. While obsessed with the details, she never looses sight of the bigger picture.’

‘BCL is a market leader in this field. Ian Burton is the number one choice for the rich and famous. His partner team is large and multi-talented. This attractive and hugely successful outfit would rank in everyone’s Top Five white collar firms in London.’

‘Ian Burton – the most experienced high net worth defender in the UK, his reputation for influence and strategic nous is unparalleled. If you are rich and famous you should have his number on speed dial.’

‘Richard Sallybanks – a calm analyst, an incisive mind, a great academic lawyer, and a hugely likeable presence put him in the Champions League placings.’

‘David Hardstaff – the senior associate to watch – a classic ‘rising star’ – I have spent much of the last two years working with David and can vouch for his quite exceptional good judgement – his ability to engage with, respond to, and give a perfect opinion about.‘

‘Harry Travers – extraordinarily dogged in his painstaking approach to protecting and promoting the interests of his clients. He is like a dog with a bone and simply will not allow clients’ positions to be disadvantaged, even after things seem to be settled. Outstanding!’

‘Greg Mailer – a thorough and strong pair of hands for any client. He ensures that every issue or piece of evidence has been considered from every angle – an excellent person to have representing you.’

‘One of the best boutique white-collar firms. Very experienced, committed to their cases, and you get excellent partner engagement in every case (which is not always the case in every firm). They are also very pleasant and engaging to work with.’

‘Peter Binning is hugely experienced, has excellent judgment and is great with clients.’

‘Andrew Smith is a star – hugely bright, very thoughtful, and an excellent lawyer.’

‘The casework that this team has handled together is unrivalled. They are responsible for no-charge decisions and client acquittals in the highest profiles cases of the last decade. Their expertise and their results are second to none.’

‘Jessica Parker – as deadly as she is polite, she really knows what it takes to get a case trial ready and has the right levels of intellectual ability and emotional stamina necessary to see difficult and lengthy investigations through to a successful conclusion for the client.‘

‘Maia Cohen-Lask – a first class lawyer whose mind scours through cases like Vim. An intellectual giant with a great sense of humour which makes her a real pleasure to work with too. I trust every single word that comes out of her mouth, as well as I trust my own memory.’

‘Strong team, lots of experience with financial crime, approachable and thoughtful lawyers, especially strong at partner level.’

‘Jessica Parker – assured, confident and knowledgeable.’

‘Louise Hodges, leads the team and is one of the sharpest and most formidable fraud lawyers in the country. Clients love her.’

‘David Sleight is a powerhouse of energy and dedication. He’s a great lawyer and strategist and extremely persuasive. A combination that time after time secures the best results for his clients. Caroline is clever, efficient and diligent, with excellent judgment and attention to detail.’

‘This is a wonderful firm with committed individuals who are imaginative and professional in everything they do.’

‘Jonathan Grimes is superb.’

‘A very strong team at all levels- they are in the top tier.’

‘Louise Hodges leads the team in all senses- she knows the market inside out and understands the nuances of dealing with fraud cases.’

‘Well resourced and intelligent approach to white collar work.’

‘Real range of talent and think no aspect of fraud in which they do not have expertise. Particularly welcome its female heavy make up.’

‘Excellent Service and knowledge.’

‘Attention to detail and the ability to sort the wheat from the chaff.’

‘Bivonas offer more of a boutique service than other firms, offering a first-class service from experienced lawyers who are at the top of their profession. They are not a traditional criminal law firm; they operate in the niche area of white collar, business and financial crime and are able to provide focus and time to their client’s cases.’

‘Cindy Dorrington leads this impressive team in terms of star-quality. She lives and breathes her cases and works relentlessly to secure the best outcome. Nobody is better than her in seeking out and pursuing pre-charge and pre-trial methods of avoiding prosecution.’

‘Stephen Sharp is also a seasoned pro. He brings his incisive mind to any fraud/white collar crime case, and is well-used to working in serious and complex cases. I have worked with him and he is brilliant at eking out the points that help his clients.’

‘Cindy Dorrington heads this team. She has many years of experience and unlike a number palpably enjoys the subject matter! She is committed, well organised and approachable. She has a strong team beneath her including Roland Ellis who impresses with his input.’

‘Cindy Dorrington is well prepared and a master of the subject matter in what are often obscure issues.’

‘George Kampanella, Steve Sharp and Cindy Dorrington stand out at the firm, huge expertise, quality and at a price more competitive than some of the bigger firms.’

‘Many rightly think that boutique firms tend to be best placed to deal with this sort of work and Hickman and Rose are a very good example of a strong boutique firm, providing an excellent service to clients.’

‘Ben Rose – Impressive lawyer, highly personable, collegiate, experienced.’

‘Ross Dixon – On the ball, always well prepared, cerebral, very experienced.’

‘Andrew Katzen – Effective assiduous on details, very experienced.’

‘The fraud team at Hickman & Rose is hugely experienced, having acted for key individuals in numerous high-profile investigations. They have real, hands-on experience from acting in the some of the biggest fraud investigations in recent years.’

‘Ross Dixon (partner) is extremely experienced and highly-regarded in this area – calm, considered, assuring to clients. Chris de Boulaye is a junior partner with a bright future ahead of him.’

‘Hickman & Rose is an outstanding firm of criminal lawyers who are both expert in their field and highly respected by the business community and leading civil lawyers. The skill and experience of the team is second to none. They are the first choice criminal lawyers for clients.’

‘Ross Dixon – simply brilliant. The go to person for white collar crime. His knowledge, experience and assured manner put clients at ease in what are the most stressful of circumstances. Ben Rose – a most talented strategist. He has seen it all before.’

‘Very knowledgeable both in terms of law and tactics. Great team with breadth and depth. Very impressive to work with’

‘Matthew Ewens – recently made partner is simply outstanding. His calm temperament and incisive mind are brought to bear on his cases leaving clients well looked after and very satisfied.’

‘Jo Walsh is a fantastic solicitor who really understands the law and has a real ability to be able form a relationship of trust with clients.’

‘Matthew Ewens – just a really solid performer who will go the extra mile for the client and then go another one. Relentless and always looking for the advantage.’

‘Ali Geary is a passionate and powerful advocate for her clients’ interests. She is hardworking, energetic, and focused. She is extremely personable and a highly regarded practitioner in the field.’

‘Multi disciplinary approach to clients means that they are able to provide comprehensive advice to individuals in complex cases.’

‘Jo Walsh is a committed and astute practitioner who is a star performer.’

‘Johanna Walsh is superb – she has a wealth of experience handling fraud, bribery and corruption investigations, both internally and by public bodies such as the SFO and NCA.’

‘The white-collar fraud team provide outstanding levels of service in both pre and post charge matters.’

‘Matthew Frankland and Emma Brooks provide unparalleled levels of client care. No stone is left unturned.’

‘This is an exciting young team, eager to impress and achieving that aim with some ease.’

‘Emma Brooks has made a significant impact in recent years. She is highly tenacious and a formidable force. Every move is planned and thought out with great dedication and skill.’

‘PCB Byrne are a recently merged firm. With the enlarging of the practice I think that the firm now offers an almost unparalleled body of lawyers with experience in the white collar crime field.’

‘I have worked with Michael Potts for the last 16 years. In my view he is the best lawyer I have worked with in this practice field. He is a fantastic lawyer, with attention to the factual detail and has excellent overall strategic thinking. I have referred several white collar crime cases to Michael Potts as a reflection of his expertise and the expected standard of representation.’

‘Matthew Frankland is simply the most effective operator in this entire industry. He is the only person I would ever go to. However, if he was busy Sara Teesdale and Mike Potts are excellent; the latter particularly in FCA matters. Sara has great judgment and oozes style in all that she does.’

‘Matthew Frankland always offers sound and robust advice based on years of experience in this field. He is a real pleasure to work with.’

‘The key to Wilmer Hale’s offering in this area is Stephen Pollard. He is the sun around which the talents of the white collar team orbit. He has picked them by hand, taught them one by one, and equipped them to provide what is an exceptional boutique service in the heart of London.’

‘A group of highly intelligent, tactically astute, academically exceptional lawyers who think nothing of long days and nights across multiple jurisdictions.’

‘David Rundle and Lloyd Firth are both extremely talented and experienced counsel, the equal of their peers in much larger firms in the City, only more nimble and alive to the strategic defence of individuals as well as the organisations in which those individuals sit.’

‘Stephen Pollard is an exceptional lawyer: innovative; open minded; a strategic genius; a fearsome adversary; and yet an advocate and advisor who is universally revered amongst his peers.’

‘When Stephen Pollard speaks, the room listens, because all the other senior lawyers there know that he is, basically, always right. He sees dangers and opportunities well before they have occurred to others. By the time that others have noticed a problem, Stephen will have solved it. He is the gold standard in the London white collar defence world.’

‘Sean Curran is a smooth operator and never lets his clients down. He brings a calmness to high pressured situations which makes him a go to solicitor for clients requiring advice and representation in financial crime matters.’

‘Sean Curran’s sympathetic and strategic approach to client’s problems is a huge bonus for anyone facing allegations of financial wrongdoing. He has great support from his team at A&P’

‘Very useful cross-border knowledge exchange across its international offices. Invaluable when dealing with multi-jurisdictional investigations.’

‘Sean Curran – the greatest tactician in this area. A clear, robust and brilliant adviser with gallons of charm.

‘Kathleen Harris – rightly regarded as a legend in white-collar. Her take on the facts and the law is often definitive.’

‘Arnold and Porter are a first rate white-collar fraud team. Highly competent, hard working and focused.’

‘Kathleen Harris is a towering figure in the white collar world. Sean Curran is similarly very impressive. Both are fearless in the conduct of their cases, whilst exercising good judgment.’

‘From the very first moment I met with my lawyers they have been amazing – knowledgeable, friendly – total experts in the field’

‘Incredible preparation and total focus on the client’s needs. The firm are extremely well prepared and are relentless in the case management.’

‘Katie Wheatley is dedicated to her clients. She is always available and is extremely approachable.’

‘The team has a wide and diverse knowledge in fraud and white collar crime, which melds well with there other areas of work.’

‘Kate Goold brings a wonderful element of humanity and insight into international work, and combines this with a insight fraud and white collar work.’

‘The team has considerable experience in dealing with both complex and high profile cases and have built with it the expertise to advise on detailed, financially intricate matters. They go the extra mile in delivering a service to their client.’

‘Katie Wheatley, now head of the department is extremely knowledgeable and a very reassuring pair of hands both client and counsel.’

‘In-depth expertise in all areas of white collar crime.’

‘Katie Wheatley is a stand out individual. Highly experienced; sound judgement; and fantastic empathy.’

‘Hard nosed and tough defenders, not interested in Linked In posts praising the SFO or FCA, but in doing their job defending against those authorities. They still do both legally aided and private work in an era where more and more good lawyers avoid legal aid.’

‘Trevor Francis is a really first class defence lawyer for white collar crime, he takes no prisoners and gives 100% to his clients. Gary Bloxsome, astute and tactically brilliant.’

‘I have worked alongside Danny Cundy for over 20 years. He is exceptional within this field. He is both tireless and committed. He is tenacious and there is no hill too steep to climb. His comprehension of the subject matter leaves the lay client with absolute confidence.’

‘As above and assisted by both Naureen Shariff and Rachel Wilson both of whom impress to a level beyond their years’ experience.’

‘A fantastic firm committed to providing the best service whether private or legally aided.’

‘Gary Bloxsome. The team leader and best pre charge lawyer out there. Great tactician Trevor Francis. Superb lawyer Jen Richardson – amazing associate with unlimited capacity for work. No nonsense approach very good for clients. Rachel Wilson – exceptional in house barrister.’

‘Extremely able and helpful led by the huge capable Gary Bloxome he treats every client like Royalty and he has been in some of the most amazing cases. They find solutions and put in the time to be proactive and make the client feel respected and engaged.’

‘I have worked with Gary Bloxome in particular on two major matters, Danny Cundy, Gary Rubin I know well, Rachel Wilson and Jennifer Richardson are also two individuals who I have worked with on a major international on data protection, fraud and money laundering and cases.’

‘Very personable and extremely knowledgeable.’

‘Extremely efficient and professional and very well known in the market.’

‘They have been able to provide excellent solutions by thinking out of the box and working together as a team with the client.’

‘Mark Beardsworth and Duncan Grieve. Exceptional lawyers whos main focus is always the client.’

‘Their expertise in this area.’

‘Mark Beardsworth’s expertise and experience in this specialised area is outstanding.’

‘The firm has a great reputation in the industry for dealing with the most complex and high profile white collar crime work. They have achieved a string of excellent results for individuals facing prosecution by the SFO and other fraud prosecuting agencies.’

‘Kyle Phillips is a stand out performer. Now at partner level, he is gaining the reputation of a talented lawyer who always delivers.’

‘There is a huge amount of experience in this team as well as very well connected lawyers – they are very well regarded by all other law firms including their competitors which gives them an edge in multiparty litigation.’

‘Ian Ryan is top of the tree, and no-one else in the field has the experience he has. Kyle Phillips is very ambitious and hard working.’

‘An incredibly hands on, effective and utterly unpretentious firm. Clients really appreciate the clear and effective advice that they receive and the experience of its partners is incredibly impressive.’

‘Kyle Phillips – Able to cut through a 100,000 pages of material and get straight to the facts that matter. He has a great ability to stop an investigation becoming a prosecution.’

‘Ian Ryan heads the team which has shown its quality and experience over the years following significant successes. They are adept at handling large scale financial fraud investigations and prosecutions with huge confidence and skill.’

‘Ian Ryan heads the team – he is exactly what you want: straight talking, super smart and someone who inspires confidence to get things done with the best possible outcome.’

‘The Firm was able to guide me through the process and prepared me for the interview with the Serious Fraud Office.’

‘A daunting experience was made easier because of good co-ordination and expertise in this complex field.’

‘Key strengths were were expert knowledge, not only in the law but the application and practical aspects of the law concerned. The people I dealt with and who advised me throughout were the key to ensuring that we had a good outcome in the end.’

‘Neill Blundell gave me absolute confidence that I was receiving the best possible advice throughout the process. Although I always tried to give an honest picture of the facts involved, it was to Neill’s credit that he was able to pull everything together in a coherent way.’

‘Fantastic range of experience across the full gamut of frauds investigated by all agencies, and multi jurisdictional investigations. Tough in interviews and well resourced without being excessively expensive.’

‘Neil Blundell brings a wealth of experience from early years in general crime followed by decades of white collar crime expertise. he has won some huge cases, in ensuring clients were not even prosecuted in some of the most significant investigations of the past twenty years.’

‘The Team headed by Neill Blundell is cohesive and well informed. They are responsive to client’s needs but do not shirk from giving clear advice. They are personable and effective. There is a clear focus on what is required and strong foresight into what may happen ahead.’

‘Neill Blundell has instructed me in a number of high profile cases, with clients from here and abroad. He promotes others and is a champion of diversity. One of his team, Lorna Emson recently was elected as a partner in the firm. That was a justified and well-earned promotion.’

‘Their use of remote working technology was excellent even ten years ago and long before Covid struck.’

‘They have an exceptional inter-disciplinary expertise across the firm, that Neil O’May orchestrates with devastating effectiveness for individual cases, as his track record amply proves.’

‘Neill O’May – has left a pile of defeated protections in his wake.’

‘Neil O’May and Pamela Reddy head the team. Both are skilled in their different ways.’

‘I have worked with Neil O’May on a large SFO investigation where we both represent individuals who are central to the core fact pattern and so I have had reason to engage with Neil regularly over the last year on status and strategy. Neil is forceful and strategic.’

‘A robust and well resourced team of lawyers.’

‘Neil O’May is a reassuring and strategic leader of the team.’

‘Pamela Reddy – first rate client care – excellent judgement – can really inspire and lead a team.’

‘A really committed defence team that does not see its role as somehow incorporating a duty of cooperating with the authorities to secure the conviction of their client but who fiercely and fearlessly defend.’

‘Jo Dimmock conscientious, hard work, tough as nails and charming. A star. Jonathan Pickworth, rain maker and incredibly committed to his clients.’

‘Paul Hastings have been involved in two of the biggest SFO cases recently. They have an increasing profile in this area.’

‘Jonathan Pickworth is a brilliant leader. Joanna Dimmock is hard working. Fred Kelly is industrious. Tom Hickey is a bright rising star.’

‘The team is very strong and has a great track record in fraud cases.’

‘Jo Dimmock puts her all into the cases she deals with and her perseverance tends to pay dividends for her clients.’

‘Specialist criminal lawyers. Depth of experience in the most complex criminal trials in the UK. A wealth of experience dealing with individual defendants.’

‘This is a high profile team which has been involved in the majority of the most recent SFO multi jurisdictional cases brought in recent years.  The team has the capability to deal with both corporate and individual clients and has a wealth of experience in this field.’

‘I have been fortunate enough to have been working with Justin McLelland for the past 8 to 9 years. Justin has had a wonderful way with clients who, not surprisingly given his mastery of each case and engaging personality, has the utmost respect for him.’

‘Justin McLelland’s preparation of his cases is impeccably thorough: it is not just a case, as with many, of summarising, but their instructions and enclosures provide a concise and incisive analysis of the evidence and law and this position maintains at every stage of the proceedings.’

‘Excellent team. Highly regarded.’

‘Alan Ward – new partner, astute, thoughtful and strategic.’

‘Justin McClelland is adept at handling enquiries from multiple supervisory and enforcement bodies on a consistent basis, but tailored to the different nuances required in each case. Calm, measured, thoughtful, listens well and challenges clients and regulators alike in an astute and diplomatic manner.’

‘Tom Epps is partner in charge of criminal and white collar work. We have worked together for many years and I welcome any case he instructs me in. He has a great reputation in London and has a wealth of experience.’

‘Marie Kavanagh is still an associate but it will be only a matter of time before she is made partner. She always has any case at her fingertips and her drafting skills leave nothing to be desired.’

‘Tom Epps has assembled a hand-picked, high-class, bespoke team, which is outstanding in this field.’

‘Tom Epps is the man you want to head your team. He thinks through every case, putting him three moves ahead of his adversaries. He is an excellent leader, being both approachable, wise and highly organised. Above all, he is one of the very best lawyers in London.’

‘An engaged, knowledgeable team that thinks strategically whilst acting tactically.’

‘Tom Epps is an outstanding advisor with a firm grasp of what it takes to achieve a successful outcome.’

‘Very friendly and affable team.’

‘Highly competent and thorough. Extensive knowledge of investigative processes and excellent follow thru.’

‘An exceptional team with top quality lawyers from partner to junior associate level.’

‘A brilliant fraud defence team who fight to the last to defend their clients.’

‘Jo Rickards is a dedicated hard working lawyer. We worked together on a particularly difficult case where the client was himself a lawyer.’

‘Jo Rickards stood out as both impressive in dealing with the legal issues and the pastoral care clients so often need.’

‘Jo Rickards brooked no nonsense, whilst being able to reassure the client that she was on top of all the issues – and she was. If only all my solicitors had the same level of care and expertise.’

‘Very good team, persistent in defending the interests of the clients.’

‘Their commitment to their clients is second to none. The difficult circumstances of the last 2 years has not in any way slowed down IBB and their dynamic team of solicitors. They can be relied upon to give full service commitment to their clients even in the most challenging times.’

‘They have modern offices with fantastic technical infrastructure that enables remote conferencing without losing the personal touch or impacting detrimentally on the communication process. They have the technology to encourage a free flow of instructions and advice.’

‘Eddie Tang is ferociously hard working. He provides clear, comprehensive and tactical advice and advised both individuals and corporate entities. He is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced criminal lawyers around. He is exceptionally talented and has not lost any enthusiasm despite his long track record.’

‘John Milner provides a unique service, a boutique white-collar crime practice with excellent experience sitting within a larger firm.’

‘They provide thorough client care and ensure counsel has all that they need throughout the case to ensure it is prepared for trial or for any hearing.’

‘They go that bit further always and ensure briefs are fully prepared from start to finish, beginning to end.’

‘John Milner is just one of the very best in the business – he is the man who you would want to chat through strategy with for hours. The only really top class London style fraud solicitor in a non London firm. But just as good and is always working with the all the big names.’

‘John Milner is outstanding. He is industrious, intelligent and very wise. His strategic calls are always spot on. Also very easy to work with.’

‘Good firm with a growing reputation. Extremely ambitious in the sector and with a great level of skill and knowledge’

‘Niall Hearty an excellent lawyer with real skill both inter-personally in client facing and also in his careful and considered preparation of cases. He works for clients rather than the firm!’

‘I have worked with this firm on both defence cases and recently on a private prosecution, They are extremely professional and are accustomed to dealing with large scale cases. Their infrastructure is well used to dealing with such cases.’

‘Niall Hearty – rock solid performer – great with clients and a real hard worker.’

‘I know a number of the lawyers at Rahman Ravelli, they are all hard working and all client focused and provide an outstanding service.’

‘Aziz Rahman is the managing partner and he has a fantastic ability to be able to soak up vast quantities of detailed dense information is a short period of time – very impressive.’

‘Niall Hearty is another outstanding lawyer who clients love as he is calm and reassuring and is a solutions man not a problems man.‘

‘Syedur Rahman’s ability to be able to get to grips with volumes of detailed information always impresses me and I am always glad he is on my side inside, instead of the other guy’s side!’

‘Sara George is truly the best lawyer I have every worked with. Her knowledge, network, forward thinking, commitment is truly exceptional.’

‘US firm with a UK focus and feel. Well resourced by litigators who trained and honed skills in this jurisdiction rather than parachuted in.’

‘Sarah George is an excellent practitioner. Quietly confident with a razor sharp mind. She is excellent with people whether clients or professionals.’

‘Sara George is technically brilliant. Superb with clients. Clear, straightforward, comprehensive. Unafraid of giving difficult advice where required. Fiercely defends her clients. She is the lawyer I would want.’

‘Sidley Austin team has both a very well balanced partners-associates team as well as a very skilled team at all levels of seniority.’

‘Andrew Fox and Sara George are not only great professionals, but also great persons to work with. They both have international experience which makes our matters easier to deal with and for me and our team address with them and their team various jurisdictional matters, from several jurisdictions we cover.’

‘David Smith is a great senior associate to be praised as well.’

‘ABV have established themselves as a top legal services provider in the white collar crime and serious fraud. They are respected by others in their field and offer substantial experience in this sector. ABV is routinely involved in the most high-profile cases, often with an international dimension. They provide an all round first class representation for clients and in particular professionals charged with serious fraud offences. Their client care is exceptional whether focused on individual officers of companies or corporate clients.’

‘Deepak Vij continues to provide outstanding representation for high profile corporate and individual clients, at an international level. Deepak delivers the highest standard of legal advice and client care at all time. Running the serious fraud and white collar crime team at ABV Deepak has excellent capability coupled with first rate legal knowledge. Unlike larger firms, Deepak provides a human side and level of engagement with the client that ensures maximum satisfaction and the efficient delivery of representation services. He is knowledgeable and a now a veteran of heavyweight white collar and financial crime.’

‘Amirah Ajaz provides first class client care and legal representation. Her determined no nonsense approach produces results and she never fails to deliver. Amirah is highly capable and extremely bright. She is tactically very astute and has bags of experience defending serious fraud work. Rohit Sharma continues to impress at every opportunity. He is smart, and provides exceptional client representation in serious fraud.’

‘Superb firm with real expertise and dedication to the white collar cause.’

‘Amirah Ajaz – hardest working lawyer I have ever come across. An excellent addition to the ranks of partner. Deepak Vij – superb tactician and client handler’

‘Their client base is extensive and they always provide a first rate service as their client care and dedication makes them stand out in the industry.’

‘Akhtar Ahmed is hugely experienced, very tactical and extremely industrious to his client’s cause. He leaves no stone unturned’

‘Very open and honest advice. Do not tie you up in legal jargon. Fully break down the whole process and always available in a time which can be the most stressful for anyone.’

‘Giles Bark-Jones is a superb lawyer. Amazing knowledge and more than happy to go the extra mile for clients.’

‘Maria Stalbow – She is like a legal encyclopedia. Gives nearly all legal answers there and then. So thorough with her work.’

‘In my view, Bark and Co is one of the pre-eminent firms in both areas of criminal practice (fraud and general crime) with great strength and depth in the team.’

‘I would wish to single out Giles Bark-Jones who remains the back bone of the firm and very much in control of the whole show. He is an excellent lawyer and very much the power house that drives the firm forward and ensures that it provides the excellent quality of service that it does. ’

‘Giles Bark-Jones is still one of the real heavyweights of the financial crime defence world. He is actively involved in client management and providing high-level strategic and tactical advice. He has seen it all and know exactly what to do in any given situation.’

‘Maria Stalbow gets under the skin of a case and has a knack of getting straight to the heart of the issue. Clients like her and she’s always on top of the detail.’

‘David Byrne is one of the stars of the white-collar world and has been for years. There is nothing he doesn’t know about fraud, and when he takes a point he is like a dog with a bone. The sort of scrapper that you really want in your corner.’

‘Elliott Kenton has great analytical skills, and can find a great focus to breakthrough.’

‘The firm is well respected in this practice area. They have considerable experience dealing with complex cases and advising clients and corporates under investigation for financial malfeasance.’

‘Fieldfisher offer clear and pragmatic advice on an array of business crime matters and regulatory investigations. They have an excellent team of very astute and experienced litigators, who are well equipped to deal with heavy weight criminal litigation with a financial element.’

‘William Glover, barrister, is the stand out individual I have worked with. His forensic analysis of large volumes of financial documents is second to none. His use of technology and working documents are exceptional and makes case preparation straight forward.’

‘Well organised team, well prepared, knowledgeable, detail oriented.’

‘Quinton Newcomb, partner and Elliott Kenton, senior Associate Knowledgeable, detailed, prepared, thorough, good listeners, pragmatic.’

‘This practice has a huge amount of experience in so called white collar crime/accusations. That wealth of experience was the reason I approached them and specifically because of the experience of the partners and associates.’

‘The team knew how to address my matter in a way that kept me calm. I was advised from the first moment that it was a process, likely a long one but that they will be by my side every step of the way.’

‘Top to bottom they have a great white collar presence and are able to compete with the very best.’

‘Ruth Harris is a dream to work with.’

‘Hodge Jones and Allen are well respected by in the industry. They are a firm known for quality throughout the team. They are professional, knowledgeable and I wouldn’t hesitate to refer any clients (for example if conflict arose) to them.’

‘I have in the past (and would do so again) referred work to head of financial crime Ruth Harris. She has an ability to communicate complex legal matters to clients in a straightforward and understandable way. Ruth is professional.’

‘The HJA crime team is extremely well run and efficient. All members are helpful and know the law inside out.’

‘They have a background in serious and general crime that they can use to good effect in white collar crime matters being enthusiastic and helpful.’

‘Ruth Harris is very pleasant, knowledgeable, down to earth and realistic in her work.’

‘Ruth Harris – impressive grasp of detail. Provides clear instructions and is clearly respected by barristers.’

‘An outstanding team of committed and able but approachable lawyers providing a tailored service in the West End.’

‘David Janes has a wealth of experience and clients trust his judgement. James Mullion quickly gets a good handle on complex cases. Simon Barker has a good eye for details and good strategy.’

‘A team of superstars. There is a reason they are the first firm I recommend to any client.’

‘Robert Berg – A clear mind and great tactical ability. David Janes – sees the big picture. Simon Barker – charms clients and predicts the future with great accuracy. Alex Chapman – a rising star.’

‘I think that potential clients would be well informed to know that Janes’ practice is unique in its extensive experience of white collar criminal cases. Janes’ compares favourably to other firms because they implement a high degree of client care and attention.’

‘I have worked with David Janes who is a brilliant lawyer with an eye for detail. Fiona Gavriel has excellent client care skills and an ability to marshal the facts. Simon Barker is extremely well organised.’

‘The team works well together and has strong individuals in each area of expertise.’

‘David Janes: an excellent lawyer who enjoys diving the finer legal points in case preparation. Very strong work ethic.’

‘Excellent team with a strong market presence acting in high profile SFO cases.’

‘Dylan Moses is an experienced practitioner with an excellent reputation. He is collegiate, calm and reassuring.’

‘The K&L team are highly regarded in the market for their highly experienced partners and ability to cover regulatory and criminal investigations.’

‘Michael Ruck and Dylan Moses represent a mix of senior individuals and corporates – individual clients benefit from their knowledge of how the corporate is likely to respond.’

‘Michael Ruck is personable and calm and able to bring his years of in house FCA experience to the table. Dylan Moses is bright and energetic and is one of few practitioners with years of criminal experience from his time at the Bar.’

‘A strong multijurisdictional team with enviable resources on both sides of the Atlantic. The firm’s many departments and strength in depth make them an obvious choice for corporates or individuals alike.’

‘The ability of the firm to expand or contract a team at the drop of a hat distinguishes them from smaller operators in the field.’

‘Dylan Moses is the key member of this team. He is calm under pressure, experienced in a wide range of work, steady under fire, with a first rate tactical mind. To this he adds an exceptionally empathetic and likeable client manner.’

‘The team led by Adam Craggs is tenacious, tactically savvy and hugely successful.’

‘Adam Craggs has a calm and reassuring presence in all matters he is engaged in. He is ferocious when he needs to be but has the tactical nounce to know when to turn on the charm.’

‘Michelle Sloane takes no prisoners and fears nothing. She takes brilliantly original points and has the confidence to follow them through. She is innovative and inspiring.’

‘Adam Craggs and his team at RPC provide an outstanding service to any individual or corporation facing a civil or criminal tax investigation by HMRC. The team are all technically brilliant at tax law and all aspects of the Tax Tribunal.’

‘This is a White Collar team that genuinely cares about its clients.’

‘When instructed by them, the lay client made the observation that he had been surprised that the lawyers in the team had not just been his legal advisors. They had been people that were at the other end of the call in the darker moments when the individual was feeling most vulnerable.’

‘They have a go-getter attitude and are scarily thorough. No stone is left unturned and no piece of evidence is forgotten.’

‘They work miracles when acting for clients. The RPC White Collar team is no fuss, and no frills. They roll their sleeves up to do everything within their power to ensure the right result for the client.’

‘It felt that I had a team of support, instead of a person. That any question could be asked and discussed and would be answered by the appropriate professional but fed back and filtered through my solicitor so that he could be part of the process.’

‘Jacob Smyth, was brilliant. He kept me on track, focused our conversation to understand the situation better and took advice when he didn’t know the answer. There were some questions that needed a employment law specialist.’

‘RC is an exceptional firm in a highly competitive field. Effective communication between its members ensures that a client’s interests are always protected and promoted.’

‘Jacob Smyth (Associate) is exceptional. He has a meticulous eye for detail and fearlessly protects his clients interests. He leaves no stone unturned when preparing cases and always goes the extra mile to ensure that their interests are best represented.’

‘Jacob Smyth is utterly devoted to his clients and able to magic an acquittal out of the most unpromising facts.’

‘This is a particular area of expertise for the firm. they have considerable experience and expertise and are able to cover any case however complex or large.’

‘Jae Carwardine is hardworking and able to manage the largest cases.’

‘Jae Cardwardine and Martin Rackstraw are outstanding. They are highly conscientious and go the extra mile for their clients. They are widely regarded as first-rate criminal solicitors and are at the top of the tree.’

‘Attention to detail was very impressive.’

‘Phil Smith was absolutely amazing and very well supported by Henrietta Ronson. They were extremely professional.’

‘Phil Smith and Henrietta Ronson have instilled dynamism into an already established high end practice.’

‘The overriding objective to provide a complete service for clients in this sector sets the practice apart.’

‘Under the leadership of the redoubtable Phil Smith, the team works in unison to make the client feel totally at ease and as if they are the most important client at the firm be their case large or small. Very well resourced technologically.’

‘No task is left undone and client care remains a top priority. Collaboration with counsel throughout the proceedings is a key feature in establishing a team ethos with strategy and time management at its core.’

‘Department head Phil Smith remains a force of nature: he provides leadership, huge ability, wisdom and the personal touch. Strategically astute, he gives no quarter in the pursuit of the best result for the client.’

‘Zoe Osborne is hugely committed to her cases and her clients. She is also very pleasant to work with.’

‘Phenomenal depth and experience in the US which informs increasingly complex and international UK cases.’

‘Extent of communication with clients. They exceeded expectations in keeping us informed on progress and strategy.’

‘Strength in depth with partners supported by excellent associates. A diverse staff all of whom provide first class advice across the full range of white collar crime and a particular strength in multi-jurisdictional matters.’

‘Brilliant forensic strength and ability to dissect the most complicated fraudulent schemes, allied to iron determination to win. A STELLAR firm in this area.’

‘Bambos Tsiattalou is a genius at this type of work: a class act’

‘Stokoe are fighters — among a field of firms that are negotiators and have multiple balances to maintain, Stokoe are strong in large part because they are single minded.’

‘Richard Cannon is a pleasure to watch — a strategic thinker, very good with clients, integrating multiple jurisdictions into an approach.’

‘Richard Cannon in particular is an extremely astute strategist. Stokoe Partnership has augmented their already strong team by bringing on such a fabulous partner.’

‘I have worked with Richard for over 20 years and have learned a great deal from him. He is personable without being arrogant, and builds trusts with clients. He also has that synthesis of work ethic, intelligence and street smarts that make the perfect lawyer.’

‘David McCluskey is a seasoned professional who has represented senior individuals for 25 plus years. He has strategic nous and a tactical prowess that makes him a popular choice of adviser for those facing personal issues with the authorities.’

‘Taylor Wessing is a highly regarded name among commercial firms.’

‘In my view, it stands and delivers in the white-collar crime space to the same very impressive standards.’

‘Their capacity to pick up and despatch the criminal problems of their blue-chip-related and other high-profile clients is not something they can or would think it appropriate to broadcast. But I know from my work with them that they are incredibly effective at putting to bed big problems for big name individuals.’

‘The lawyer with whom I work most frequently is Michelle George. She is cerebral and yet a devastatingly effective strategist. Whether in the boardroom or the conference room, she holds her own among big names, and securers great results.’

‘It’s always an absolute pleasure to collaborate with this team; they are the last word in professionalism, and unfailingly pleasant and courteous to work with.’

‘A good team under new internal leadership – going great.’

‘Jonah Anderson leads the White Collar team and is an excellent lawyer. He rolls his sleeves up and really gest into the detail which allows him to provide the right advice. Jonah is a joy to work with.

‘The other very good partner at W&C is Anneka Randhawa. A very diligent white collar lawyer who gives practical advice.’

‘The team combines indepth knowledge about their field, with attention to detail and excellent judgment.’

‘This is a team fully committed to their clients with the funding to service any type of investigation whether internal or external.’

‘Jonah identifies the best outcome for his clients and works 24/7 to get there. A smart tactician, able to apply nuanced judgment he is a calming but forceful presence that clients and opponents listen to. On all aspects of money laundering there is no one with more expertise than Jonah.

‘Anneka is hugely knowledgeable in relation to the industries that she services. Clever, and quick, she is a force to have on your side.’

‘This is a firm that can manage the very largest cases with the greatest efficiency. Tactically astute with vast experience at Partner level. They have dealt with every imaginable prosecution and investigations agency and have very good experience of cross-border investigations in financial misconduct.’

‘Hamraj Kang – Respected and known by everyone. No one has insight like him and he instantly gains the trust of any client.’

‘Kangs is led by a dynamic partnership of lawyers renowned for being very able, experienced and forward thinking. The team plan cases well and their tactical nous is second to none as Kangs know how to navigate a client through tricky investigations and prosecutions.’

‘Hamraj Kang is a brilliant fraud litigator who always seeks to find early effective solutions for clients. Widely admired for his tactical acumen and ability to master the key issues in complex financial investigations.’

‘John Veale is a key Partner in the firm and has two decades of experience handling high value and complex white collar crime investigations. He is admired for this thoughtful and thorough approach which leaves clients feeling very assured and confident in his abilities.‘

‘The team has incredibly strength in depth. The team acts in some of the most serious and complex fraud investigations in the country. The firm has solicitors with the ability and experience of conducting complex financial investigations in multiple jurisdictions.’

‘The senior partner Hamraj Kang is a stand out lawyer. A brilliant litigator in all financial matters and very switched on to the needs of a client. His tactical acumen is awesome, clients leave with solutions having arrived with problems – a class operator in every sense.’

‘This team more than any I know consistently provide a first class service to its clients.’

‘The team is unparalleled in its expertise and responsiveness, as well as turnaround time.’

‘We were able to secure high-quality work that required collaboration with US counsel in a very short period of time.’

‘Jeremy Summers is highly knowledgeable in the area of anti bribery and has helped us put together a multi-jurisdictional anti bribery policy with many complex elements.’

‘Jeremy Summers provides superior risk assessment strategies and explains difficult concepts in a systematic and simple to understand manner.’

‘The team delivered a clear, pragmatic project that achieved our goals and resolved our issues.’

‘Stewarts are sharp and focused and aggressive and expert – they know their patch and stick to it and do very well for their clients.’

‘My experience is with David Savage, head of department and I have nothing but positive things to say.’

‘David Savage – Extremely experienced on sanctions, AML, bribery and corruption, and fraud generally. David is building a strong criminal defense team focused in large measure on Stewarts base giving advice to individuals, but likewise they are extremely well-suited to work for corporates.’

‘David Savage leads a small dynamic team with a lot of clout that are extremely capable of dealing with a broad spectrum of new, emerging and complex regulatory matters.’

‘David Savage is outstanding. He totally appreciates that people’s livelihoods and firm’s reputations are at stake and pulls out the stops to achieve the best outcomes for his clients. He is a thought leader: smart and switched on while still personable and responsive.’

‘Friendly, approachable and know their stuff.’

‘David Savage – a really smart partner.’