At Cloth Fair Chambers, the team has a strong track record in advising on a wide range of complex fraud matters. Members of the set regularly act for international clients in tax fraud, money laundering and corporate fraud work. Head of chambers John Kelsey-Fry KC is very experienced in handling financial fraud mandates, and Alison Pople KC routinely advises high-net-worth individuals charged with tax fraud. Stuart Biggs KC is a key contact for defence matters. Polly Dyer joined the team in May 2025.
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Polly Dyer
‘Polly is strategic, intelligent and responsive. She puts clients at ease in difficult situations.'