Baker & Partners LLP is often instructed to investigate and prosecute cross-border cases concerning fraud and mis-selling of investments, in addition to being tasked with co-ordinating international enforcement orders and asset recovery efforts. The practice is also sought out by financial services companies for advice on regulatory risks, including AML procedures, and regularly represents clients under investigation by regulators. Simon Thomas is an external crown advocate, frequently acting on white-collar crime instructions from the attorney general. William Redgrave is also a crown advocate, prosecuting companies whose AML procedures fall below required standards, as well as assisting clients with their internal AML procedures, including in relation to digital currencies. Stephen Baker specialises in anti-corruption measures and international asset tracing, while Lynne Gregory has extensive experience in fraud claims and insolvency matters.
Key clients
- Attorney General - Lumiere Wealth
- Viscount of Jersey
- Attorney General - Prosecution of ROK Homes
- Attorney General - Darius Pearce
Work highlights
- Instructed by the Attorney General and the Viscount of Jersey in relation to the enforcement of the confiscation order imposed following the conviction of the principal of Jersey-based Lumière Finance for mis-selling offences.
- Acting for the Viscount of Jersey in proceedings brought by the Attorney General to preserve trust assets in Jersey for the purpose of enforcement of criminal confiscation orders following criminal convictions in Indonesia.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stephen Baker, Simon Thomas, William Redgrave, Lynne Gregory