Crime, fraud and licensing
Phil Smith leads the crime and regulatory practice at Simons Muirhead Burton, offering high-net-worth and high-profile individuals ‘faultless’ assistance in a wide array of criminal matters. The team often acts in high-profile murder, rape and assault investigations. The ’exceptional’ Smith often acts for public sector professionals, and has a strong track record in sexual assault cases. Anthony Burton’s depth of public law knowledge introduces a multidisciplinary approach in his defence of historic criminal allegations. Aysu Haker is also recommended.
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Work Department
Crime and Regulatory (joint-head)
Position
Partner with over 25 years’ experience in high stakes criminal cases, often requiring sensitive handling and a strategic approach to crisis manage the potential reputational impact.
Career
Trained and qualified in 1993 at Edward Fail, Bradshaw & Waterson; solicitor at Tuckers initially from 1996, Partner and Head of Private Crime Department 2009-2017
Languages
English
Memberships
Fraud Lawyers Association; London Criminal Courts Solicitors Association
Education
Arnold School, Lancashire 1973-1987; Cardiff University 2(i) LLB (Hons) 1990; College of Law 1991
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Testimonials
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- 'The team listens, evaluates, and always keeps you up to speed in terms of their thinking. Probably, the best thing the team does is give you hope that there is a way out of the situation.'
'Phil Smith and his team is caring, intelligent, calm, and thoughtful. He is exactly the sort of character you want in your corner.'
Key clients
- HNW Entrepreneur
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