Carson Kaye > London, England > Firm Profile

Carson Kaye
154-160 Fleet Street
London
EC4A 2DQ
England

Crime, fraud and licensing > Crime: general Tier 3

Carson Kaye’s general crime team is headed by John Kaye, John Carson, Ben Darabi, and Tana Adelmann, who lead the sixteen-strong team of lawyers through cases involving EncroChat, conspiracy to murder, financial crime, and terrorism offences. The team is experienced in cross-border cases and regularly works with international law enforcement agencies, with recent work involving Spain and the UAE. Other key names include associate Sophie Clarke, who are noted for extradition matters and serious crime cases respectively. Piers Desser arrived to the team from Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP in July 2023. Keshina Bouri has since left the firm.

Practice head(s):

John Kaye; John Carson; Ben Darabi; Tana Adelmann

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

Carson Kaye are market leaders in serious and complex criminal litigation. Their sophisticated approach and keen attention to the highest standards of client care provide the ultimate service for those accused of serious offences. A diverse skill-set and collegiate staff ensure that clients are given the best of fighting chances.’

John Kaye has a forensic eye for business and financial matters, whilst Tana Adelmann is an extremely sophisticated operator.

Carson Kaye understands their clients, and they deliver the best service to achieve their client’s goals. It is a joy to work with them.’

Sophie Clarke in particular stands out for her dedication and considered, comprehensive and careful case preparation.’

The team is very good indeed. Well-connected, they have a lot of high-end work in many of the most serious cases across the country. They have developed a particular specialism in EncroChat phone cases.’

Tana Adelmann is quietly but surely rising in the profession. Excellence is a given. No line of enquiry is ever too much for her. Deals effectively with challenging clients and ensures that personal issues do not impede the best presentation of the case.’

An exceptional team who provide a first-class service to all clients with their commitment, hard work and determination.

Ben Darabi – an absolute legend and a beast in criminal defence. Clients trust him completely, and his eye for detail in each case is unmatched. A class act in every criminal case, from preparation to trial. Sophie Clarke – hard worker, efficient, committed.’

Work highlights

  • Advised two of twelve claimants before the IPT, challenging the lawfulness of a warrant obtained at the start of the investigation.
  • Assisted in a case regarding a conspiracy to place two homemade explosive devices at the working address of a barrister instructed by the NCA in a large civil case, which was said to have been orchestrated by the subject of those civil proceedings.
  • Advised the client in a civil asset seizure case involving multiple businesses and assets.