23ES' practice routinely handles a wide range of large-scale fraud matters, often involving international elements. Cairns Nelson KC is 'an excellent tactician who works hard to achieve the best result for his clients', and Paul Ozin KC 'has extensive experience of financial crime work'. Tom Godfrey is well versed in advising on complex cases involving allegations of money laundering and diversion fraud.
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Tom Godfrey has built up an impressive Crown Court practice and recent instructions include murder, attempted murder and conspiracies to defraud. His practice is wide-ranging and diverse with particular focus on fraud, homicide and serious organised crime. Tom defends mainly in London and the South East and is instructed by leading firms of solicitors. He has also been graded a level three prosecutor by the CPS and is on the Attorney General’s list of prosecution counsel. Tom meticulously prepares his cases and is renowned for his hard working and methodical approach. He has an enviable track record in front of juries and is personable and well liked by both lay and professional clients.
Career
Called 2003; Inner Temple.
Memberships
Criminal Bar Association; Young Fraud Lawyers Association; South Eastern Circuit.
Education
University of Exeter; Nottingham Law School (PGDL); Inns of Court School of Law (BVC).
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- 'Wayne King is exceptional.'
- 'Adam Chapman is a stand out clerk.'
- 'Top tier clerking.'
- '23ES is one of the leading sets in criminal fraud and has a real strength in depth of counsel in this area.'
- 'Excellent set with fine criminal barristers at all levels.'
- 'A good set, with quality counsel.'
- 'Solid set.'