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Blackfords LLP

Blackfords LLP

England - London • Crime, fraud and licensing

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Fraud: white-collar crime (advice to individuals)

Blackfords LLP maintains a strong presence in substantial and complex financial crime cases, regularly advising on matters involving bribery, corruption, investment fraud, money laundering and insider dealing. The firm is highly active in HMRC investigations and prosecutions, with particular strength in tax-related matters. Many cases handled by the team involve significant international dimensions. The practice is jointly led by Gary Bloxsome and Daniel Cundy. Bloxsome assists on all aspects of serious fraud and money laundering, while Cundy focuses on white collar crime, corruption and tax-related investigations, often acting for individuals facing enforcement action. Trevor Francis brings broad experience across fraud, confiscations, MTIC cases, electoral fraud and cybercrime. Rachel Wilson has developed a strong reputation in POCA, public sector misconduct and complex fraud. Naureen Shariff is noted for her early intervention work in white collar cases, frequently securing alternatives to prosecution for her clients.
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  • ‘Blackfords has strength in depth at all levels, it is superlative with quality of partners and senior associates being utterly exceptional.’

    ‘Gary Bloxome is an absolutely stellar solicitor with extraordinary talent, judgement and client care skills. He instils confidence and has a track record second to none.'

    ‘A small but mighty presence in the white collar crime offering for individuals. Lawyers who are genuinely committed to their clients and who get amazing results.’

    'Jennifer Richardson is a highly effective lawyer who knows the highways and byways of fraud cases pretty much inside out. No one works harder for the clients.’

    ‘The Blackfords team is an outstanding cadre of top-notch individuals who combine intellect, diligence and tactical know-how that is unmatched in this sector. They are without doubt the most strategically sophisticated legal team I have the pleasure of working with. Their client care is exceptional. The team is smart, slick, extremely able and inspires confidence both in the client and in counsel.’

    ‘Gary Bloxome is outstanding. A shrewd and smart operator, highly connected and exceptionally good at being a calm head in a storm, which his HNW clients appreciate.'

    'Jen Richardson is second to none on complex fraud matters. Her work ethic is tireless, and her command of the legal complexities in this kind of work is outstanding. She's no-nonsense, quick-thinking and supremely well assured in all she does.'