Faras Baloch is a specialist in the most serious and complex criminal cases. He has particular expertise in Business Crime & Fraud, Money Laundering & Proceeds of Crime, Financial Services Regulation & Professional Discipline and Serious and Organised Crime.

He acts for and against companies and senior professionals accused of serious financial misconduct. He has also advised in internal investigations relating to financial misconduct by major financial institutions and breaches of international Sanctions.

He lectures nationally and internationally on topics including the Bribery Act, Common Reporting Standard and the Proceeds of Crime Act.

Faras has been shortlisted by Legal 500 for the 2024 Corporate Crime Junior of the Year. 

Year of call: 2003

Inn: Middle Temple

SFO (A Panel)

SFO Proceeds of Crime (A Panel)

CPS Panel Advocate (Grade 4, highest level)

CPS Specialist Fraud Panel Advocate (Grade 4, highest level)

Publications:

‘Man or Machine – the potential role of artificial intelligence in disclosure and privilege review’, New Law Journal, p19-20, 18th February 2022 [link to article]

Urdu (native), German (basic)

CBA

Middle Temple

South Eastern Circuit

Eltham College University of Nottingham 2.1