Fraud: crime

Red Lion Chambers

Red Lion Chambers is 'an excellent crime set' with a solid track record in advising on a broad spectrum of serious fraud matters. Gillian Jones KC is sought after for her expertise in advising on high-profile financial fraud cases. In a prominent highlight for the set, Jones KC and Max Baines are acting for the prosecution in R v Zhang & Ling, an alleged money laundering conspiracy involving the seizure of bitcoin worth £5bn.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

'The clerks are helpful and reliable.'
'The clerks are all very professional.'
'The clerks' room is experienced and provides a solid service.'
'One of the leading chambers for fraud work.'
'A seasoned set.'
'Red Lion Chambers is a first rate set.'

Lawyers

Leading Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

1

Cameron Brown KC

1

Michael Goodwin KC

‘Michael is incredibly thorough in his preparation.'

1

Gillian Jones KC

‘An outstanding silk, one of the best in her field.’

2

Jane Bewsey KC

2

David Walbank KC

He is always fully prepared and is indefatigable in his pursuit of the client’s interests at trial.'

3

Jonathan Fisher KC

‘A very intelligent and always thoughtful silk.’

2024 Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

1

Tom Payne KC

‘Tom is thorough, diligent and persuasive.'

Leading Juniors

Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.