2 Hare Court is 'a great set with strength in depth' in the white-collar crime space. Jonathan Laidlaw KC is 'tactically astute with phenomenal advocacy', and David Whittaker KC‘s 'mellifluous delivery is combined with a sharp mind', making him highly sought after for matters such a document-heavy medical insurance fraud case. The 'strong and committed' Angus Bunyan is 'a class act', with an excellent reputation for advising on complex money laundering cases. Andrew Radcliffe KC retired from practice in March 2024.
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Angus Bunyan is an established leading junior who specialises in corporate and financial crime.
He is currently instructed by the SFO in the prosecution of two former senior executives of Petrofac for bribery in relation to $3.3billion oil contracts. His practice has recently included being instructed by the SFO to secure Deferred Prosecution Agreements with two UK companies for bribery offences and to prosecute individuals suspected of bribery in the construction sector, representing the Federal Republic of Nigeria in its application for compensation from Glencore, prosecuting UK directors for paying bribes to secure Afghan military contracts and acting in the HBOS case involving corruption between senior managers at the bank and leading figures in the business community.
Angus also has significant expertise both in bringing and defending private prosecutions, especially those arising from commercial disputes. He is one of only a handful of juniors to be ranked by Chambers and Partners for this type of work. He represented Oleg Deripaska in his private prosecution of a former associate and in the related judicial review proceedings and his advice and counsel is regularly sought by other HNW individuals and companies seeking to explore this niche area.
He also represents individual and corporate clients in regulatory matters, particularly those facing proceedings for environmental matters involving waste and water offences. An SFO Panel A and CPS level 4 prosecutor, he is routinely instructed as leading counsel in high profile, complex and multi-handed trials where specialist knowledge and first-rate advocacy are required.
Angus has recently been shortlisted as Corporate Crime Junior of the Year in the Legal 500 UK Bar Awards 2025.
Career
Called 1999, Lincoln’s Inn; Wolfson and Hardwicke Scholar; SFO Panel A; CPS External Advocates Panel Grade 4.
Memberships
Criminal Bar Association; Fraud Lawyers Association; Private Prosecutors’ Association.
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