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Corker Binning Offices
1 Ely Place
London
EC1N 6RY
England
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Jessica Parker
Work Department
Proceeds of Crime
Position
Jessica Parker is the senior partner of Corker Binning. She is a specialist criminal and regulatory litigator with expertise in serious, international and complex matters brought by a wide range of law enforcement agencies. A recent work highlight was securing the acquittal of the former Chief Executive of Barclays Bank following his prosecution by the SFO in relation to an allegation of fraud. Jessica has particular experience in investigations by HMRC and advises both individuals and corporates in relation to tax and money laundering investigations and prosecutions.
Jessica also advises on police investigations and has represented a number of high profile individuals in relation to the most serious criminal charges, including rape and serious assault.
She is past Chair of the Business Crime Committee of the International Bar Association.
Career
Jessica joined Corker Binning in 2004 from an international law firm where she worked in both the Piraeus and London office. Jessica became a Partner in 2012.
Languages
English, French
Memberships
Jessica is past Chair of the Business Crime Committee of the International Bar Association. She is a member of the Fraud Lawyers Association and the Women’s White Collar Defence Association, the Tax Investigation Practitioners Group and the Proceeds of Crime Lawyers’ Association
Education
University of Warwick, LLB (1996-1999); Nottingham Trent University, LPC (2000-2001)
Lawyer Rankings
London > Crime, fraud and licensing > Fraud: white-collar crime (advice to individuals)
(Leading partners)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.
London > Dispute resolution > Tax litigation and investigations
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.
Lawyer Rankings
- Fraud: white-collar crime (advice to individuals) London > Crime, fraud and licensing
- Leading partners London > Crime, fraud and licensing > Fraud: white-collar crime (advice to individuals)
- Tax litigation and investigations London > Dispute resolution
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Crime, fraud and licensing > Crime: general
- Crime, fraud and licensing > Fraud: white-collar crime (advice to individuals)