Jessica Parker > Corker Binning > London, England > Lawyer Profile

‘One of the best white collar crime boutiques’, Corker Binning acts for clients facing major criminal tax charges, including those involving complex and international elements. Practice head Jessica Parker represents individuals, financial institutions, and other entities in both civil and criminal matters. Andrew Smith is an expert in AML matters.

The general crime team at Corker Binning, described as ‘superb‘ and ‘very strong’ by clients, regularly deals with the full range of serious crimes. Recent work has included advising individuals on investigations for perverting the course of justice, attempted murder, death by careless driving, and alleged sexual assault. The practice is particularly adept at dealing with novel issues within cases, and dealing with criminal matters of a cross-border nature. The practice is dually headed by Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh, who was promoted to partner in April 2022. Other key team members include Edward Grange, who specialises in extradition cases, Jessica Parker, who is adept at dealing with matters involving reputation management, and Maia Cohen-Lask, who was promoted to partner in April 2023. Co-head Paul Morris left the firm in August 2023.

Demonstrating ‘good strength in depth’, Corker Binning’s white-collar crime practice is highly recommended for representing HNW individuals and C-Suite executives in high-profile SFO and US DOJ investigations. The team boasts diverse expertise in sectors including renewable energy, banking, and natural resources, advising clients on complex money laundering issues and sanction compliance matters. Former partner David Corker has moved into a consultancy role but has vast experience acting for clients implicated in criminal or regulatory investigations. Peter Binning specialises in handling money laundering and breach of sanctions proceedings. Andrew Smith leads the department, bringing in-depth knowledge of prosecutions brought by the SFO, FCA, and NCA, while the ‘experienced and professional’ Jessica Parker , who is now the firm’s senior partner, focuses on criminal tax fraud and investigations. Claire Cross routinely covers contentious tax proceedings, and of counsels Maia Cohen-Lask and Nick Barnard represent individual clients across a range of criminal and regulatory affairs. Paul Morris joined the firm as criminal litigation partner from BCL Solicitors LLP in October 2022.