RPC handles a range of financial crime matters, with notable strength in tax fraud, sanctions and corporate liability. Adam Craggs leads the team, specialising in criminal tax investigations and prosecutions, and is able to guide clients through all stages of proceedings. Michelle Sloane focuses on financial crime litigation and regulatory disputes, while Thomas Jenkins handles anti-corruption investigations and assists with implementing and enhancing compliance programmes. Sam Tate left the team in February 2025.
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Testimonials
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‘The Fraud and white-collar team, headed by Adam Craggs and with Michelle Sloane, provide the highest level of representation in the most complex and high-profile cases. This team are regularly instructed by top-end corporates to advise on regulatory investigations and corporate crime and to represent in criminal proceedings. RPC provides exceptional legal advice across the board. The team are incredibly bright and highly effective at winning cases, applying a no-nonsense, determined approach. For counsel, they provide intensive support and deliver efficiently and in a timely manner. This team are one of the best I have worked with.’
‘Adam Craggs is a tremendous solicitor and team leader. His legal analysis is superb. He is a masterful tactician and always remains calm and pragmatic, delivering first-class results for his clients. You want Adam on your side.'
- 'Michelle Sloane is widely recognised as a leader in business crime. She provides outstanding representation to corporate and professional clients. Michelle is an all-around standout performer when advising clients through complex investigations and court proceedings. Hard working and dynamic, Michelle demonstrates first-class judgment applying her very considerable experience.'
- 'Thomas Jenkins is an impressive and highly intellectual solicitor, able to deliver efficient and first-class representation across the board.’
Key clients
- NEOM
- Newcastle United Football Club
Work highlights
Acting for Newcastle United Football Club in a complex dispute with HMRC arising from a dawn raid over agents' fees, resulting in HMRC dropping its five-year criminal investigation.
Acting for a global real estate services and construction group to investigate potential bribery and money laundering risks linked to a client alleged to have been involved in criminal conduct.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Adam Craggs
Other key lawyers
Thomas Jenkins; Michelle Sloane