Risk advisory
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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Criminal Litigation
Position
Caroline is a partner specialising in complex fraud and financial crime and represents individuals and corporates in complex global investigations. She acts in investigations and prosecutions brought by various agencies including the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). She has extensive experience advising in a wide range of alleged financial misconduct, including serious fraud, money laundering, bribery and corruption, and cartels. Her practice encompasses both domestic and cross border matters.
Caroline also conducts internal investigations on behalf of her corporate clients. She has led numerous investigations into allegations of wrongdoing, and has a particular interest in cases with an international dimension. Much of her work is high profile and multi-jurisdictional.
Career
Qualified in 2005. Joined Kingsley Napley in 2008, Partner 2013.
Memberships
Law Society, Fraud Lawyers Association (Executive committee member).
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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.'