The advocates at Baker & Partners LLP are called upon both by corporates and individuals accused of AML failures and fraud, and by the Attorney General for the prosecution of such offences. The practice is also tasked with coordinating multi-jurisdictional asset tracing efforts. Simon Thomas is instructed to prosecute and defend financial and general crimes, as well as regulatory breaches, and is also well versed in proceeds of crime matters. He leads the group alongside William Redgrave, an expert in fraud and asset tracing proceedings. Crown Advocate Matthew Maletroit joined the team in September 2026, bringing further expertise in fraud and money laundering offences.
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Key clients
- AFEX Offshore Limited
- Condor/Shipowners’ Club
- AG v Roberts
- Kroll/Government of Malaysia
- Attorney General of Jersey
- States of Jersey Police
Work highlights
Instructed by the Attorney General of Jersey to prosecute the criminal proceedings arising from a block of flats in St Helier exploding, resulting in the death of ten occupants.
Defended a navigator on charges of gross negligence manslaughter arising out of a collision between a cargo ferry and a shipping vessel.
Instructed by the States of Jersey Police to defend a claim for a breach of the Data Protection (Jersey) Law brought by Roman Abramovich.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Simon Thomas; William Redgrave
Other key lawyers
Matthew Maletroit