Business and regulatory crime (including global investigations)

‘Tom is a hugely intelligent and experienced lawyer. His advice on internal investigations is informed by a wealth of experience and is always commercial. He is one of the elite barristers any corporate or senior executive will want on their team.’

‘Alex is very strategic, thoughtful and user-friendly. He has a particular skillset in the areas of market manipulation and extradition, and is a go-to barrister for matters that overlap crime and civil litigation. ’

‘George has two great strengths: he is never underprepared (his work ethic is phenomenal) and he is one of the nicest men at the Bar. He deploys both of these strengths to his advantage, working relentlessly in his client’s best interests.’

‘Adrian's advocacy is absolutely pitch perfect. Judges and juries alike take note when he's on his feet. He is a master of detail and quickly commands the confidence of professional and lay client.’

‘Top drawer. Excellent all-rounder. Crème de la crème.’

'Very client friendly - understands the issues and can explain them in simple terms to a lay client. Quick brain on criminal procedure.'

‘John is a master of the details, with a very strong strategic approach.’

‘Hodge is a superb advocate and one of the best the Bar has to offer. His submissions are clear and precise. He is absolutely devastating at cross-examination and has the ear of the court. He is a difference maker on any case.’

‘Clare is superb.’

‘He is an outstanding KC - commercial and practical with the required gravitas to deal with complex issues. A star of the Bar.’

‘Duncan is excellent in this field.’

‘Incredibly knowledgeable and perceptive. Gets right to the heart of the issue. Very good with clients.’

‘Alison is a brilliant, much-in-demand, silk for the most high-value and complex criminal matters. She is highly efficient, and her personable nature makes her loved by solicitors and lay clients alike.’

‘The word doyen is overused. But is entirely deserved with Nick: He has an unparalleled understanding of the intricate dynamics of a corporate criminal trial, having been involved in most of the significant cases of the last 30 years.’

‘A leader in this field - great with clients and tactics.’

‘Impeccable judgment and commands absolute confidence from the client, the judge and the jury.’

‘A powerful and commanding advocate. When he speaks, judges listen.’

‘Brian is a colossus of the Bar. One of the best of his generation. His advocacy is pitched perfectly, and he combines gravitas and legal mastery with the common touch. There are few that equal his ability and skill.’

‘Strategically brilliant, easy to work with and extremely persuasive in front of the court.’

‘Gideon is hard-working, client focused, practical and very user-friendly.’

‘Sarah is peerless on the law, particularly regarding market abuse, FSMA offences and insider dealing. Her preparation is thorough which leads to flawless courtroom advocacy, particularly when it comes to cross-examination, at which she is particularly skilled.’

‘Incredibly hard-working. Always very well-informed about all aspects of her cases. Willing to take difficult points, but has excellent judgement about when to do so. Always has the ear of the judge.’

‘Nicola is a superb fraud lawyer. She is robust and her judgement is first class. She knows when and how to work with the prosecution to further the interests of her clients.’

‘Gets straight to the heart of the issue with a minimum of fuss. A super advocate.’

‘She is one of the leading silks in corporate crime, is a brilliant team leader and can sensitively and skilfully identify the key issues and solutions in any corporate investigation.’

  ‘Clare is a brilliant barrister. A truly excellent lawyer, her advisory work is invariably of the highest standard. She is also a real team player, she hits deadlines and engages positively with those with whom she is working. A real go-to barrister.’

‘He is very grounded in being able to unravel extremely quickly what at first sight may be extremely complex factors, in order to see the wood from the trees. His advocacy is first-class, both verbally and in written submissions. Very approachable.’

‘Nothing gets past him, but he wears his razor-sharp intellect lightly and deals with clients, colleagues and opponents with the same frank, disarming and straightforward manner no matter how high profile the instruction. His mastery of the law is second to none.’

‘She is incredibly bright, articulate and an absolute pleasure to work with. She has a great knowledge of Isle of Man law and custom that she has developed over the years.‘

'Jamas has a unique skill set in this area being able to advise on criminal enforcement action as well as judicially reviewing decisions made by the regulators. Jamas stands out for his technically savvy advice, client service and accessibility.'

‘Bright and good with clients. Hugely experienced, and is also able to bring the perspective of prosecuting to this area.’

‘A real expert in the area of money laundering, from both a litigation and advisory point of view. Nick is a pleasure to work with and a "go to" choice for the intersection of financial services and financial crime.’

‘A prodigious talent who will be as successful as a silk as she was as a junior.’

‘He is clearly a very able and intelligent barrister who commands real confidence with clients.’

‘Paul is an exceptional advocate, and his written submissions are faultless. He is a powerful presence in court, demanding the attention of all.’

‘ An amazing ability to digest and analyse complex facts into a clear narrative summary. Rachel is an expert in issues of admissibility of evidence; she keeps her eye on how best to present a large quantity of technical financial evidence to the court. ’

‘Rachel knows her area inside out and can draw on a wide experience of dealing with the NCA and other agencies, which is of great comfort to clients. She is a strong technical lawyer. She works very hard and is a pleasure to work with, in what can be extremely challenging circumstances.‘

'A newly appointed silk who was widely regarded as the best junior in this field of work. Superb analytical skills. A great strategist. Wonderful advocate.'

‘ Simply a pleasure to instruct; she instils confidence in both client and solicitor; unflappable and calm in all situations and great at preparation. ’

‘Intelligent, calm, authoritative and effective. Strategic, thoughtful and easy to work with. A great lawyer with real gravitas – fully deserving of his silk appointment.’

‘Rebecca is incredibly bright, adaptable and unflappable.’