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, while Frances Murray specialises in financial and serious crime defence.
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‘The criminal team are impressive and easy to work with.’
‘Jae Cawardine is exceptionally hard working, and her very high quality of service is consistent throughout the trial preparation process and trial. She puts her clients' interests first and keeps her focus on the details of trial preparation. She is an exceptional solicitor who gives 100% to her clients.'
‘Frances Murray is a good lawyer who is great with clients and does the work.’
‘Energy, determination, going the extra mile for clients, leaving no stone unturned in their defence.’
‘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.’
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Practice head
Jae Carwardine
Other key lawyers
Martin Rackstraw; Frances Murray; Keshina Bouri; Emily Russell