Mr John Carl Townsend > 33 Chancery Lane > London, England > Barrister Profile
33 Chancery Lane Offices
LONDON
WC2A 1EN
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Mr John Carl Townsend
Position
Recognised as a specialist in financial and reputational disputes where there is the potential for dual criminal and civil liability.
In the civil courts John appears on behalf of both Claimant and Defendant companies and individuals in a variety of commercial disputes including breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, unlawful means conspiracy and deceit. He has experience of cross-border enforcement and registration under the European Enforcement Order regime and the Brussels-Lugano Convention.
He has represented companies that have been subject to goods seizures as a result of alleged duty evasion and has been instructed on behalf of companies and individuals in tax tribunal proceedings.
In the criminal courts his practice is focused on acting for the defence in serious financial investigations relating to allegations of fraud and money laundering. John’s practice in asset forfeiture and seizure includes international freezing orders and applications for Norwich Pharmacal relief in the civil courts and all proceedings connected to the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (including Part 5 and Part 6).
He has acted for clients in judicial review proceedings and at appellate level. In addition to his financial practice he represents individuals accused of serious crimes, companies and individuals accused of regulatory breach and he has acted on behalf of families in inquest proceedings.
Career
Called 2006
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Proceeds of crime (POCA) and asset forfeiture
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2John Carl Townsend –33 Chancery Lane ‘Superb technical knowledge of all POCA related issues and litigation. Nothing is too much trouble for him – a great work ethic and an outstandingly clever lawyer.‘
London Bar > Business and regulatory crime (including global investigations)
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3John Carl Townsend – 33 Chancery Lane ‘A rare breed of barrister who understands financial crime as well as complex commercial litigation issues. His written work is beyond reproach and his advocacy is strong, forceful and on point. A brilliant tactician. ‘