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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- ‘Giles Bark-Jones is still one of the real heavyweights of the criminal defence world. He is actively involved in client management and providing high-level strategic and tactical advice. Clients really know that he is on their side.'
- '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.'
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Practice head
Giles Bark-Jones
Other key lawyers
David Byrne; Peter Finbow; Maria Stalbow; Sabrik Dhamu; Pat Wilson; Ria Kudrati