2 Hare Court

Christopher Foulkes specialises in business crime and related areas. His practice spans the criminal and civil jurisdictions.

He advises and represents companies and individuals in respect of serious and complex fraud, bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, asset forfeiture and regulatory obligations.

He has been involved in prosecuting a number of the most significant fraud and corruption prosecutions in recent years, and has acted for the SFO, CPS Specialist Fraud Division and other prosecuting authorities for much of his career.

He speaks in seminars and webinars on his specialist areas.

He is ranked as a leader in both Legal 500 and Chambers UK for Business and Regulatory Crime and Financial Crime work.

Recently shortlisted as Corporate Crime Junior of the Year in The Legal 500 UK Bar Awards 2022.

Chambers Diversity Officer; SFO “A” Panels, Prosecution & Proceeds of Crime; CPS Grade 4 Prosecutor; CPS HQ Specialist Fraud Panel.

General Committee Member: Private Prosecutors’ Association (2020); Criminal Bar Association; Fraud Lawyers Association; South Eastern Circuit; Association of Regulatory & Disciplinary Lawyers.

Cambridge University, MA Natural Sciences; Leeds University, LLB Law.