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England - London Bar
3

Fraud: crime

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At 5KBW, the 'well-prepared and thoughtful advocate' Natasha Wong KC brings extensive experience in handling large-scale serious fraud matters, often involving allegations of VAT fraud, money laundering and abuse of position. Among the juniors, Frederick Hookway is 'forceful yet measured in his advocacy', with a solid track record in prosecuting in cases involving allegations of money laundering, Ponzi schemes, phishing and boiler room fraud.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Lee Hughes-Gage is intellectual and an excellent troubleshooter.'
  • 'Tom Tracy is a fine clerk.'
  • 'Matt Harper is super solid and will always go the extra mile.'
  • 'Katy Halpin is fabulous.'
  • '5 King's Bench Walk is a top quality set brimming with talent.'
  • 'A wealth of talented counsel at all levels.'

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.

2
Mark Heywood KC
‘Mark's courtroom performance is second to none. He demonstrates extraordinary strategic acumen in fraud cases, approaching each matter with a clear, results-focused plan that ensures all aspects of the case are expertly handled. He leaves no stone unturned in the pursuit of the best possible outcome.'
2
Natasha Wong KC
‘She is bright, considered, pragmatic, and provides client friendly advice.’

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.

3
Kathryn Arnot Drummond
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3
Frederick Hookway
‘He has a strong courtroom presence and a very fair but rigorous approach.'
4
Ben Holt
4
Rupert Kent