Bark&co is noted for its strong presence in complex, large-scale white collar crime matters, with deep expertise in cases involving insider dealing, financial trading offences, bribery, tax fraud, and money laundering. The team is led by founder Giles Bark-Jones, a leading figure in the field, renowned for handling high-profile international fraud and corruption cases. David Byrne brings specialist knowledge in criminal litigation and regulatory investigations, while Peter Finbow offers over two decades of experience in serious financial crime. Maria Stalbow is highly regarded for her work in complex fraud and regulatory enforcement.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘In my view, Bark & Co is one of the pre-eminent firms in this area with great strength and depth in the team. They also have a very effective tax/civil department that complements what they do, particularly with regard to fraud. In addition, they are a really friendly firm where everyone seems to get on. They work well together and provide a very pleasant working atmosphere for counsel and private clients alike.'

  • 'I would wish to single out Giles Bark-Jones, who remains the backbone of the firm and very much in control of the whole show. He is an excellent lawyer and very much the power house that drives the firm forward and ensures that it provides the excellent quality of service that it does.'

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

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David Byrne
David Byrne
Leading partners

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Practice head

Giles Bark-Jones

Other key lawyers

David Byrne; Peter Finbow; Maria Stalbow; Sabrik Dhamu; Pat Wilson; Ria Kudrati