At Three Raymond Buildings, Patrick Gibbs KC is acting in ongoing proceedings concerning the SFO's prosecution of Glencore for bribery offences, while James Hines KC is appearing for the defence in an SFO investigation into allegations of bribery and corruption involving government officials in Sierra Leone. Amanda Pinto KC has 'great strategic nous' and extensive experience in advising on high-profile cases involving allegations of bribery and money laundering. Rachel Scott KC was appointed to silk in March 2025.
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Profile
Position
Advice and advocacy at all stages of criminal and 'quasi-criminal' investigations, regulatory and disciplinary proceedings, deaths in custody, inquests and public inquiries. Recent notable work: overseas corruption; professional fraud; perjury/perverting; market abuse; tax avoidance; murder/manslaughter; insider dealing; misconduct in public office; deaths following police contact; money laundering. Recent inquiries: Manchester Arena; Deepcut; Litvinenko; Leveson; 7/7; Tomlinson; Saunders; De Menezes.
Career
Called Middle Temple (Benefactors Law Scholarship; 1986 LJ Sachs Scholarship); Silk 2006.
Memberships
Criminal Bar Association; Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers; Fraud Lawyers Association.
Education
Eton College; Christ Church, Oxford (1984 BA PPE); City University (1985 Dip L).
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