Barristers

Samantha Riggs

Samantha Riggs

Position

Sam is an established leading junior advising and defending corporate and individual defendants in complex fraud, regulatory investigations and prosecutions. She has extensive experience in environmental crime with particular expertise in waste management / environmental permitting / water / statutory nuisance.

Sam often advises pre-charge, is accustomed to taking a pro-active approach at the outset of proceedings, is skilled in taking pre-trial challenges including legality of search warrants, abuse of process and technical issues arising from the Environmental Regulations. She is experienced in restraint, confiscation and enforcement receivership acting on behalf of defendants and interested third parties. Civil background and experienced in appeals in the VAT Tribunal, before PINs on permit appeals and civil enforcement by the Environment Agency in the High Court. Other regulatory work includes health and safety, food safety, trading standards. Experienced in judicial review.

A team player who inspires confidence and described as "a fierce and fearless barrister whom it is good to have on your side". Incredibly hard working, with an eye for detail, great tactician and her technical understanding is simply outstanding. Experienced in working with experts.

Career

Called 1996.

Memberships

Criminal Bar Association Member of the Female Fraud Forum Fraud Lawyers Association Proceeds of Crime Lawyers Association Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers United Kingdom Environmental Law Association Chartered Institution of Wastes Management Private Prosecutors’ Association

Education

University of London, BA (Hons) History, 1994 City University, Diploma In Law, 1995

Mentions

London Bar

Business and regulatory crime (including global investigations)

Leading junior3
Samantha Riggs – 25 Bedford Row 'Samantha has a detailed understanding of environmental law so is well placed to advise. She also prepares thoroughly and so comes up with all the points you need to help your position. She is a great advocate and is adept at exposing the other side where appropriate.'
London Bar

Fraud: crime

Leading junior2
Samantha Riggs – 25 Bedford Row ‘Samantha is one of the best barristers in her field. She is extremely knowledgeable and thorough in all aspects of cases.'