Nigel Sangster KC > 25 Bedford Row > London, England > Barrister Profile

25 Bedford Row
LONDON
WC1R 4HD
England

Living Wage

Position

One of the most senior Silks at the Criminal Bar, Nigel Sangster KC specialises exclusively in defending those accused of the full range of fraudulent offences and has acted for many directors, solicitors, accountants, financial advisers, companies and financial institutions.

Nigel has appeared or advised in many lengthy, serious and complex fraud cases, defending a full range of offences including alleged investment, ponzi, advance fee, MTIC, banking, bonds, stocl market, VAT, tax, carbon credits, long firm, precious metal and film shceme frauds. He is experienced in complex money laundering proceedings and is recongnised for his successes in multi-jurisdictional allegations. He also has experience in planning and environmental cases.

Career

  • Appointed a Bencher of The Honourable Societ of Middle Temple since 2008
  • Appointed Silk 1998
  • Recorder of the Crown Court since 1997
  • Head of St Paul’s Chambers, Leeds, 1995-2006
  • Called 1976

Memberships

  • Proceeds of Crime Lawyers Association
  • Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers
  • Fraud Lawyers Association
  • Financial Services Lawyers Association
  • Criminal Bar Association

Lawyer Rankings

London Bar > Fraud: crime

(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 4

Nigel Sangster KC – 25 Bedford Row ‘Nigel is an excellent lawyer who works superbly with professional and lay clients alike, and is well respected by opponents and other court users. He is meticulously prepared, thorough, and is outstanding in his client care. He is a top-class advocate and a go-to defence silk.’