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.’
‘Claire Cross is fantastic. Extremely intelligent, strategic, and client-friendly.’
‘I work primarily with Claire Cross. She is a powerhouse in FS contentious work. She builds on her years of experience at the FCA for the benefit of her corporate and individual clients. Hugely knowledgeable, responsive and client-friendly, Claire is one of the few genuine specialists in cross-over criminal/regulatory issues.’
‘I'd like to call out Claire Cross -she's at the top of her game. Just so knowledgeable about everything and completely plugged in to her industry. A fantastic lawyer.’
‘Claire Cross and Stephen Gentle are huge names in the field. A go-to team for individuals and corporates. Strategically sophisticated. Always master the detail.’
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Practice head
Claire Cross
Other key lawyers
Peter Binning; Nick Barnard; Stephen Gentle; Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh; Jessica Parker; David Corker