The crime, fraud, and regulatory team at Bindmans LLP handles the full range of business and financial crime matters, including fraud, corporate manslaughter, and bribery and corruption mandates. Practice head Katie Wheatley, described by clients as a ‘master tactician’, has extensive experience handling both internal investigations and regulatory investigations, particularly for individual clients in the banking sector. Kate Goold takes point on extradition cases related to allegations of financial crime, bribery, and corruption, as well as asset forfeiture proceedings. Tayab Ali handles fraud and money laundering cases, while Catherine Jackson attracts praise for her work on international fraud matters.
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- 'A model firm that is the benchmark for high quality legal representation and client support. The year-on-year adherence to their high standards is remarkable. They are a pleasure to work with.'
- 'Kate Goold is extremely bright, knows her cases like the back of her hand and is excellent with her clients.'
- 'Bindmans' team of knowledgeable lawyers means it can offer services across a number of sectors and ensure a seamless one-stop-shop for clients.'
- 'Katie Wheatley is a master tactician who explores every option for clients before giving clear and definitive advice.'
- 'The team provides a service which is utterly focused on the client. It places the client at the forefront of everything that it does, meaning that the client enjoys a specialist service.'
- 'Katie Wheatley stands out. She is hugely knowledgeable and driven to achieve the best result for her clients. She is a tenacious solicitor who will work tirelessly to advance her client’s interests.'
- 'The team is both highly responsive, able to act swiftly but provides a thoughtful and considered proportionate approach to events which are alarming for clients and require the utmost sensitivity. They provide a personal approach and make sure the client’s end goals are understood and catered to.'
- 'Kate Goold brings understanding, experience, and composure. She has been dealing with the most serious offences for many years and her client care skills are truly exceptional. Catherine Jackson is the perfect all-round solicitor - she is organised, dedicated, intelligent, and thoughtful. Her cases are always litigated with the highest levels of professionalism and diligence.'
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Practice head
Katie Wheatley
Other key lawyers
Catherine Jackson; Kate Goold; Tayab Ali