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Faras Baloch
Position
Faras Baloch is a specialist in the most serious and complex criminal cases. He has particular expertise in Business Crime & Fraud, Money Laundering & Proceeds of Crime, Financial Services Regulation & Professional Discipline and Serious and Organised Crime.
He acts for and against companies and senior professionals accused of serious financial misconduct. He has also advised in internal investigations relating to financial misconduct by major financial institutions and breaches of international Sanctions.
He lectures nationally and internationally on topics including the Bribery Act, Common Reporting Standard and the Proceeds of Crime Act.
Career
Year of call: 2003
Inn: Middle Temple
SFO (A Panel)
SFO Proceeds of Crime (A Panel)
CPS Panel Advocate (Grade 4, highest level)
CPS Specialist Fraud Panel Advocate (Grade 4, highest level)
Publications:
‘Man or Machine – the potential role of artificial intelligence in disclosure and privilege review’, New Law Journal, p19-20, 18th February 2022 [link to article]
Languages
Urdu (native), German (basic)
Memberships
CBA
Middle Temple
South Eastern Circuit
Education
Eltham College University of Nottingham 2.1
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Business and regulatory crime (including global investigations)
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3London Bar > Fraud: crime
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2Faras Baloch – Red Lion Chambers ‘Faras is very hardworking, very knowledgeable and very astute both tactically and strategically. As an advocate, he combines a courteous attractive manner with well-focused tenacity.’