Russell-Cooke LLP’s criminal and financial crime team is regularly instructed on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters, including fraud, bribery, cybercrime, and cryptocurrency. The practice handles investigations, interviews under caution, and litigation, and also advises on confiscation, restraint, and sanctions-related issues. Jae Carwardine leads the team with expertise in fraud and professional defence. Martin Rackstraw brings deep experience in SFO-led international corruption cases.
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  • ‘Martin Rackstraw is a superb defence solicitor. He is highly experienced, extremely well respected (and deservedly so), and a very calm and assured presence in any meeting or conference. He is a master tactician who makes all the right decisions from the start of a case to the end. Clients know that they can rely upon him to ensure that their case is prepared to the highest possible level.’
  • ‘Energy, determination, going the extra mile for clients, leaving no stone unturned in their defence.’

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Jae Carwardine
Jae Carwardine
Practice head

Jae Carwardine

Other key lawyers

Martin Rackstraw; Keshina Bouri; Emily Russell