Blackfords LLP

Dispute Resolution Team

Jennifer Richardson acts for both corporate bodies and individuals under investigation by all UK enforcement authorities, with particular expertise in financial and serious business crime. Jennifer’s financial crime practice has a particular focus on complex fraud prosecutions brought by the SFO, FCA, Trading Standards and Local Authorities, particularly those with international or cross-border aspect.

Jennifer’s practice also includes representing high-profile and high net worth individuals in a variety of serious general crime investigations and prosecutions including sexual and violent offences and multi-handed drugs conspiracies.

She also has significant experience representing clients engaged in public inquiries and inquests, with a particular focus on fatalities occurring in prisons and military settings.

Jennifer is frequently engaged to represent individuals and companies in complex health and safety prosecutions with recent highlights including representing a number of individuals under investigation for their involvement in the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

LLB (Hons) Law- Cardiff University, PgDip BPTC – Cardiff University (2011), PgDip Legal Practice – BPP University London (2016); trained Blackfords LLP, qualified 2016 (Solicitor-Advocate). Partner – February 2025.

The Honourable Society of Middle Temple; Women in Criminal Law; Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers; Health and Safety Lawyers Association; Female Fraud Forum; Women’s White Collar Defence Association.