QEB Hollis Whiteman has 'very impressive strength in depth of counsel in the financial crime area'. Members of the set routinely act for national and international clients in complex fraud and financial crime matters. Sean Larkin KC 'brings charisma, confidence and eloquence in equal measure' and regularly assists companies and individuals, including company directors, with fraud issues. Among the juniors, Jennifer Newcomb is 'a spectacular barrister with an incisive legal brain', and is adept at handling cases involving allegations of VAT fraud, money laundering, abuse of position and conspiracy to defraud. In recent developments at the set, Jonathan Polnay KC and Allison Clare KC joined the team in November 2024 and February 2025 respectively.
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- 'Chris Emmings is a star.'
- 'Chris Emmings is approachable and sensible with vast experience.'
- 'Chris Emmings and Faye Stimpson are excellent.'
- 'The clerks provide an outstanding service to their clients.'
- 'QEB Hollis Whiteman remains one of the go-to sets for financial crime.'
- 'A set with many great barristers in criminal fraud.'