Kingsley Napley LLP maintains a leading position in the defence of individuals involved in complex, often multi-jurisdictional white collar crime cases. The team advises clients across a wide range of industries, from energy and infrastructure to financial and professional services, and regularly acts in cases involving bribery, corruption, tax fraud, false accounting, insider dealing, and sanctions breaches. The firm is experienced in representing clients under investigation by agencies such as the SFO, CPS and City of London Police, and has a strong track record in POCA and asset forfeiture matters. Louise Hodges heads the department, bringing extensive expertise in financial crime and FCA regulatory investigations. Caroline Day leads the cross-practice investigations group and is noted for her skill in advising on legal privilege and data privacy issues. Nicola Finnerty, Jonathan Grimes, Jill Lorimer and Alun Milford are all standout practitioners in financial crime, while Rebecca Niblock and Sophie Wood add further strength in cross-border investigations, extradition, and international sanctions work. Ed Smyth has extensive white collar crime experience with particular knowledge in dealing with law enforcement applications to freeze or seize assets under the POCA and challenging the exercise of search and seizure.
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‘Louise Hodges leads a fantastic team.’
'Kingsley Napley is one of a small number of go-to firms providing this service. They have a well-deserved great reputation.'
'Brilliant, hard-working team that brings expertise and experience to the representation.'
'Jonathan Grimes is a brilliant strategist and advocate. Also, a great team player who complements any defence team.'
'Kingsley Napley combines relevant experience, domain expertise and thorough analysis of any situation. The advice given is clear, concise and based upon the facts as presented. It is specific and represents the best way forward.'
'A simple combination of domain expertise and experience, combined with detailed analysis as a result of thorough examination of pertinent materials and searching questioning of the client.'
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Caroline Day; Nicola Finnerty; Jonathan Grimes; Jill Lorimer; Alun Milford; Rebecca Niblock; Sophie Wood; Ed Smyth