187 Chambers

Greg Unwin is a highly respected barrister specialising in serious organised crime, fraud and financial crime, regulatory matters, asset recovery, confiscation and professional discipline.

He is ranked as a leading junior in the legal directories in the areas of crime, fraud and Proceeds ofCrime (POCA).

Instructed as both leading junior and led by King’s Counsel, Greg has significant experience in serious crime, acting for both the prosecution and the defence. His expertise includes complex matters such as homicide, modern slavery, terrorism, drug trafficking and firearms offences.

Notable cases include gross negligence manslaughter following the tragic electrocution of a child, a mother accused of murdering her new born baby, representing the head of an international modern slavery ring and the head of a country lines drug network for the close-range shooting of a rival dealer.

Greg’s expertise in fraud and financial crime is equally well-regarded, with clients ranging from individuals and corporates to government agencies, including the Serious Fraud Office and the CPS Specialist Fraud Division. He acted for the lead defendant in a lengthy fraud trial in which verdicts were returned by a judge alone following jury interference. His work in money laundering, bribery and corruption cases has earned him instructions in some of the most significant investigations, including the largest fraud investigation ever undertaken by the Department for Work and Pensions.

Known for his exceptional ability to manage complex legal arguments and expert witness examinations, Greg is highly sought after in cases requiring in-depth legal expertise. With a significant track record in the Court of Appeal, appearances in the High Court and extensive experience in both defence and prosecution often against King’s Counsel, Greg has successfully represented clients in numerous high-profile and challenging cases.

Greg’s meticulous approach to legal strategy, combined with his skill in advocacy, ensures he provides clients with the highest level of legal representation, particularly in the most complex and high-stakes criminal cases.

Called 2008, Middle Temple.

Criminal Bar Association, South Eastern Circuit, Justice.

Queens’ College, Cambridge (MA (Hons) Philosophy); City Law School, London (Graduate Diploma in Law); BPP Law School, London (Bar Vocational Course).