Baker & Partners LLP is sought out by both prosecuting authorities and defendants across the spectrum of regulatory enforcement and criminal proceedings, ranging from money laundering matters to fraud. The practice is led by Simon Thomas, who is regularly instructed by the Attorney General on complex criminal proceedings, and William Redgrave, who also acts as both prosecution and defence counsel in money laundering matters. Thomas notably secured Jersey’s first ever deferred prosecution agreement in 2024, arising out of alleged failures in a client’s AML processes, while Redgrave is well versed in sanctions-related matters and asset tracing efforts.
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Testimonials
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- 'A brilliant team - talented, dedicated and responsive.'
- 'The standout practice in Jersey.'
- 'Simon Thomas is the best advocate in Jersey and a great team player, with strong attention to detail. He always provides sensible advice. He is respected by everyone in this area.'
Key clients
- Afex Offshore Limited
- Condor/Shipowners’ club
- Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
- Kroll as liquidators of 1MDB related entities/Government of Malaysia
- States of Jersey Police
- Attorney General – Operation Spire
Work highlights
Advised Afex Offshore Limited on securing Jersey’s first deferred prosecution agreement.
Defended an experienced navigator on charges of gross negligence manslaughter arising out of a collision between a cargo ferry and a shipping vessel.
Provided extensive financial crime capacity building to law enforcement and prosecutors in eleven jurisdictions across Africa, the Balkans and South America.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Simon Thomas; William Redgrave