Andrew Smith > Corker Binning > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Corker Binning fields a deep and experienced bench of ‘true specialists in their fields‘ capable of handling the full gamut of white collar criminal matters. Acting for senior executives across a diverse range of industries, the team frequently handles investigations concerning allegations of insider trading and corruption. Andrew Smith leads the team and takes point on high-profile and international investigations. He works alongside Jessica Parker, who stands out for her expertise in criminal tax fraud investigations and general business fraud issues. Founding partners Peter Binning and David Corker remain active within the practice and stand out for their impressive track record advising on the full range of criminal matters. Nick Barnard is a key name for cross-border and multijurisdictional matters, Claire Cross leverages her in-agency expertise from the FCA to advise on criminal and regulatory investigations in the financial services space, and the ‘intelligent, rigorous and seemingly tireless‘ Maia Cohen-Lask has extensive expertise advising individuals facing investigations by UK agencies.

Corker Binning, the ‘pre-eminent boutique firm for criminal law issues’, acts for individuals facing highly complex tax disputes, including major criminal investigations. The group is experienced handling international matters, coordinating across multiple jurisdictions. Jessica Parker leads the team, and has experience acting in civil and criminal tax matters. Andrew Smith is a key name, with a strong track record in international matters.

The ‘thoughtful and pragmatic’ Corker Binning general crime team is experienced in representing clients in matters which require great sensitivity due to their public image, young age, or nature of the matter. Jointly led by Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh and Edward Grange, the practice is well known for their extradition work. Described as ‘a reassuring and experienced pair of hands’, Grange has been providing legal counsel to Julian Assange regarding the preparation for the representations made to the Secretary of State regarding the client’s renewal hearing, while Andrew Smith has been representing a client in the first ever extradition request from Mexico to the UK. Promoted to partner in April 2023, Maia Cohen-Lask has strong expertise in representing young people facing criminal investigation and prosecution.