Lauded as a ‘one-stop shop for all criminal cases’, Cartwright King has notable expertise in high-profile and complex white-collar crime matters. Crime specialist James Bainbridge co-leads the practice and has an extensive litigation background, handling matters regarding human trafficking, modern slavery, drugs and homicide. Sharad Buddhdev is another name to note for his financial crime specialism, with a particular focus in account freezing orders. London-based Laura Smith specialises in corporate, financial, and serious crime and co-leads alongside Bainbridge.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Cartwright King is a one-stop shop for all criminal cases. From the most serious (involving murder, hostage taking and serious violence) through to technical road traffic matters, they have the appropriate expertise and support system to provide a top-quality service to all clients who engage them.’
- ‘James Bainbridge is an extremely impressive litigator. He is always very responsive to queries submitted by counsel and is always on-hand to guide the lay client through the (often labyrinthine) criminal justice system.’
- ‘Laura Smith is extremely knowledgeable in her field and great with commercial clients. Comforting to clients, proactive and well-informed.'
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Sharad Buddhdev
Practice head
Laura Smith; James Bainbridge
Other key lawyers
Sharad Buddhdev