Mr John McGuinness KC KC > Foundry Chambers > London, England > Barrister Profile
Foundry Chambers Offices
QUALITY HOUSE, 5-9 QUALITY COURT
CHANCERY LANE, LONDON
WC2A 1HP
England
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Mr John McGuinness KC KC
Work Department
Foundry Chambers
Position
YEAR OF CALL 1980. APPOINTED KC 2001
Prosecution.
Career
John McGuinness is a recognised leader in advising public bodies and companies on a wide range of criminal and regulatory matters, including corruption, terrorism and disclosure. He is retained as leading counsel in cases such as those concerning allegations of multi-jurisdictional tax fraud. He is noted for his strong work ethic and persuasive advocacy style.
Conducts a wide range of appellate work, including: Appeals against conviction and sentence, Judicial Review; Appeal by Case Stated. He is regularly instructed in the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court in cases of criminal law, public law and human rights.
He has a wealth of experience in prosecuting and defending the most serious matters in the Crown Court including: Homicide, fraud, corruption, insider dealing and asset confiscation.
He appears in the Upper and First Tier Tribunal (Tax Chamber) appeals.
Advises on all aspects of jurisdiction, specialist casework, regulatory, local authority licensing, taxi and private hire.
His current work includes:
Ziegler v DPP (Appeal to Supreme Court in 2021) – Criminal law; Human rights’ Arms trade; Demonstrations; Freedom of expression; Freedom of peaceful assembly; Obstruction of highway; Proportionality; Reasonable excuse.
Memberships
Appointments
KC List for SFO Prosecution Panel & Proceeds of Crime Panel (2017)
Recorder of the Crown Court (2002 – present)
Panel Member: Proscribed Organisations Appeal Commission (2002 – present)
Panel Member: Disciplinary Tribunal of Financial Reporting Council (2014 – present)
Memberships
Criminal Bar Association
Education
BA (Law)
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Fraud: crime
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 3John McGuinness KC – Foundry Chambers ‘John is a formidable advocate, tough and determined in pursuit of his client’s case. He is much admired as a black letter lawyer and is easily understood by juries. An all-round excellent barrister.’
Foundry Chambers has ‘a great reputation and strength in depth for fraud work‘. John McGuinness KC has established strength in prosecuting and defending in a broad range of fraud matters, including money laundering offences and VAT fraud cases. Natalie McNamee is ‘a tremendous advocate‘ who ‘handles difficult, sizeable, complex, multi-handed fraud matters with confidence‘. The ‘very persuasive‘ Benjamin Waidhofer is regularly instructed for the defence in complex fraud work. Jessica Tate is representing a man in a case concerning alleged money laundering, involving the trading and brokering of cryptocurrency into fiat currency.