With a particularly active cross-border practice, Corker Binning is regularly turned to by senior executive employees of large banks for all aspects of regulatory investigations, earning a reputation for acting sensitively and safeguarding client reputations. The ‘extremely intelligent, strategic and client-friendly’ team head, Claire Cross, draws on FCA and CMA in-house experience to advise on the full gamut of FCA, criminal and regulatory investigations. Peter Binning boasts prosecution experience for the SFO and Crown Prosecution Service, and is geared to support clients at the intersection of regulatory and criminal investigations. Nick Barnard’s well-established client base consists of individuals. David Corker remains an important individual within the team.
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‘Significant market player in this space, especially for representing individuals.’
‘I have worked most, as co-counsel, with Claire Cross. She is a brilliant lawyer. Very comfortable with FCA and general investigation matters, she is extremely sensible, pragmatic, and user-friendly. She's also just a very good person, which counts for a lot. I would not hesitate to refer clients to her.’
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Practice head
Claire Cross
Other key lawyers
Peter Binning; Nick Barnard; Stephen Gentle; Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh; Jessica Parker; David Corker