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Fraud: white-collar crime (advice to individuals)

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Simons Muirhead Burton

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Simons Muirhead Burton’s white collar crime team is known for its cross-border expertise and sensitive handling of reputational issues, often working closely with PR professionals and its civil litigation arm. The team regularly advises professionals, from lawyers to engineers, in complex financial crime cases. Led by Philip Smith, who is trusted by major law firms and corporates, the team also benefits from Anthony Burton’s extensive international experience and legal insight.
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  • ‘Very knowledgeable and deeply experienced team.’

  • ‘I worked with Anthony Burton, he is a very experienced, calm and thorough professional. He will give his opinion only after a deep study of the matters from all angles.’

  • ‘Tightly knit criminal team offering complete service to its clientele, led by the indefatigable Phil Smith. Fully diverse team of practitioners with an emphasis on excellence in all aspects of advice and case preparation.’

  • ‘Phil Smith is a force of nature with a wealth of experience, knowledge and commitment. He is a powerhouse performer who understands the needs of his clients and counsel. Total support is guaranteed in all aspects of case progression. The team has been built in his image and meets his exacting demands to the benefit of his clients.’

  • ‘Simons Muirhead Burton is a well-known firm that is often involved in significant cases and has done well in bringing in well-known talent at all levels.’

  • ‘Phil Smith is one of the leading criminal defence solicitors in London.’

Practice head

Philip Smith

Other key lawyers

Anthony Burton; Aysu Haker