33 Chancery Lane

Alistair Webster KC combines considerable intellectual and advocacy talent with over 30 years’ experience as a leader in his fields of practice.  This combination offers clients assurance that their case will be dealt with efficiently and effectively, with an eye kept constantly on achieving the best outcome. His breadth of experience means that he has dealt with aspects of fraud not only in the criminal courts, but also in the High Court, the Administrative Court, and the tax tribunals. In addition to his expertise in proceeds of crime and restraint, he offers a rare combination of services across the board and the ability to advise on consequences beyond the immediate issues presented.

Alistair has spent his time as a leader dealing with high profile and difficult cases across a range of fields of practice. He is renowned for his intellect and analytical and courtroom skills which he deploys on behalf of his clients to considerable effect.  Equally at home prosecuting or defending, or representing Claimants or Respondents, Alistair currently accepts instructions in the following areas:

• FRAUD, BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION, MONEY LAUNDERING
• TAX TRIBUNALS (VAT AND DUTY)
• CIVIL FRAUD
• CONFISCATION AND RESTRAINT
• ENVIRONMENTAL CRIME
• SERIOUS CRIME
• PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE
• HEALTH AND SAFETY
• PRIVATE PROSECUTIONS

Alistair is on the SFO’s lists both for prosecutions and asset recovery.

His current caseload includes: Acting in multi-million pound money-laundering conspiracy for lead defendant in a case alleging currency smuggling on a vast scale; Defending a solicitor charged in relation to an investment trust fraud; Defending a businessman charged with VAT offences; Representing appellants in share valuation appeal; Representing a PhD postgraduate charged with terrorism offences; Representing a UN ambassador charged with fraud.

Called 1976. Recorder since 1991. Master of Middle Temple.