John specialises in defending individuals facing serious criminal allegations. He undertakes cases in crime, business crime, proceeds of crime matters and related civil proceedings. John is in ranked in the legal 500 for crime and poca., 5 St Andrews Hill
John specialises in defending individuals facing serious criminal allegations.
He undertakes cases in crime, business crime, proceeds of crime matters and related civil proceedings.
John is in ranked in the Legal 500 for Crime and POCA.
John specialises in all aspects of financial crime, proceeds of crime and related areas.
POCA and Asset Forfeiture
John is an experienced proceeds of crime practitioner. He is sought out by defence solicitors and law enforcement agencies for complex and high value POCA cases and is often specifically instructed for the POCA aspects of a broader criminal case. He has dealt with cases concerning international and mutual recognition issues, and has a growing practice in civil recovery encompassing all chapters of Part 5 of POCA.
Business and Financial Crime
John defends and prosecutes serious criminal cases. He is experienced in managing and absorbing large numbers of documents and boiling down complex factual issues to jury friendly points. John places client care at the heart of his practice.
Cryptocurrency
In his recent secondment to the Financial Conduct Authority in the Enforcement and Market Oversight Division, John advised on applications for registration of cryptoasset firms. John is developing an expertise in UK regulation of cryptocurrency and this compliments his work in POCA and Financial Crime.
John holds Developed Vetting ("DV") Security Clearance.
Direct Public Access
John accepts instructions under the direct access scheme. This allows members of the public to instruct John directly to advise them on or represent them in suitable cases
Awards:
The SEC, Tim Dutton CBE KC, Advanced International Advocacy Course Scholarship, Gray’s Inn (2023). Ann Felicity Goddard Scholarship, Gray’s Inn (2017).London Bar
John McNamara – 5 St Andrews Hill ‘John is particularly good on his feet. He is a confident and persuasive advocate, provides clear advice in writing and in conference and he quickly captures the confidence of the client. John has particular expertise in dealing with complex road traffic matters.'
London Bar
John McNamara –5 St Andrews Hill ‘His advocacy style is succinct and direct, but courteous at all times. He won't take bad points and always advances his case robustly and comprehensively.‘