Andrew Copeland

36 Crime

Andrew is a highly respected leading Junior who has dealt with allegations of serious, organised and high profile crime. He prosecutes and defends in equal measure and his success has been built on an ability to marshal complex cases quickly whilst distilling and presenting the issues in an incisive manner; he is a forceful and persuasive jury advocate.

Andrew has extensive experience in homicide offences as a led Junior and drug, serious violence and fraud offences as a leading Junior. He has gained a sound understanding of scientific evidence namely, DNA, computers and mobile telephone analysis coupled with a wealth of experience in the forensic presentation of the same. He is recognised as a specialist in rape and difficult sexual offences.

More recently Andrew’s practice has centred on financial crime and he specialises in Money Service Business fraud, VAT fraud, insurance fraud, advance fee fraud, mortgage fraud, high value benefit fraud and money laundering together with the associated confiscation procedures. He has a particular interest in criminal aspects of intellectual property law namely, trademarks, copyright and all areas of trading standards.

Although based in London, Andrew is always pleased to receive instructions to appear in major court centres throughout the Country.

Andrew is a Grade 4 Crown Prosecution Service panel advocate and is a member of the Proceeds of Crime Lawyers Association.

Work undertaken:

Serious and complex crime (including homicide and drugs) Business crime and fraud Rape and serious sexual offences Trading Standards

LLB (Hons)