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Helen Malcolm KC KC
Position
International and EU corporate criminal fraud, bribery and corruption, tax evasion and extradition. Undertook first EAW in UK, and in 2021, in final (and only) preliminary reference to CJEU in extradition; also lead case on effect of Brexit on EAWs. Acted for Pinochet; and in Rwandan genocide extradition request. Recently undertook leading cases on prison conditions and rule of law in Poland and Hungary. Acts for and against the SFO and FCA; also in VAT Tribunal. Experienced in Judicial Review and in computer crime, money laundering, POCA and mutual legal assistance. Acts for AG in PII and witness anonymity applications, and as Special Advocate before SIAC. Advises witnesses and victims (including as to confiscation/compensation) in frauds. Lectures to corporate and financial bodies. UN and EU consultant, including training judiciary in Nigeria and Kosovo in terrorist trials. Trains in human rights for the Council of Europe; teaches advocacy nationally and internationally. UK representative on CCBE Criminal Law Committee. Taught criminal law at Oxford University 2013-2016. Qualified Commercial Mediator (CEDR) 2007, and qualified with Chartered Institute of Arbitrators 2011. Bencher of Gray’s Inn 2011.
Career
MA (Oxon) Oriental Studies (Persian with Arabic); called 1986; Recorder 2005; SILK 2006.Deputy High Court Judge 2013; sometime Archbold Editor (on Company/Commercial Crime).
Languages
French, German; some Italian.
Memberships
International Criminal Bar Association; European Criminal Bar Association; Criminal Bar Association; member of the Bar Council’s European Committee, and the Bar European Group; bencher, Gray’s Inn, 2011.
Education
Oxford University (MA Oriental Studies, Persian with Arabic; Diploma in Law).
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Extradition
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 1Helen Malcolm KC – Three Raymond Buildings ‘Helen is extremely bright and has a great command of extradition law. She is particularly good at dealing with complex factual cases.’
Three Raymond Buildings has a track record of appearing in high-profile extradition proceedings. Frequently sought out by both the CPS and requested persons, the set is equipped to represent clients from the initial hearing to the Supreme Court and the European Court of Human Rights. Helen Malcolm KC appeared in two cases on trials in absentia in EU countries before the Supreme Court, raising questions related to fair trial rights and the application of EU retained law in European Arrest Warrant cases. Rachel Scott is representing a former Goldman Sachs investment banker facing extradition to the United States on allegations of bribery and corruption involving Ghanaian public officials.
London Bar > Fraud: crime
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 2Helen Malcolm KC – Three Raymond Buildings ‘Helen is an outstanding and effective advocate, commanding the respect of both the court and jury in complex matters.’
At Three Raymond Buildings, Helen Malcolm KC is highly regarded for her experience in handling a broad range of complex, large-scale fraud cases, often involving international elements, and is sought after for her strength in advising on high-value tax fraud matters. Among the junior end of chambers, Luke Ponte recently defended a woman charged with money laundering offences arising from a investment fraud orchestrated by a partner at a law firm and a financial advisor. The senior end of the team was bolstered by the arrival of Amanda Pinto KC in June 2024.