The Mishcon de Reya LLP white collar crime and investigations is adept at advising the firm’s white collar clients with general crime and extradition mandates. Nick Dent leads the practice and frequently represents clients regarding extradition to the US, Europe, and Asia on serious allegations, such as drugs importation. Ben Brandon often represents clients in politically motivated extradition matters. Johanna Walsh, ‘approachable, insightful and realistic’, is another key individual.
Testimonials
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‘Nick Dent, now recently made partner, is one of the best criminal lawyers in the business. His knowledge of the procedural issues as well as the substantive law is outstanding. He is incredibly hardworking, insightful and robust. He is an exceptional lawyer, and any client who instructs him can be reassured that no stone will be left unturned in their defence.’
‘Nick Dent is outstanding. He has one of the finest legal brains of any solicitor I have ever worked with. He is highly intelligent, legally astute and a superb tactician. In addition, he is extremely dedicated and diligent. He is greatly experienced in representing individuals in high profile cases and cases of particular complexity and sensitivity. Overall, he provides an absolutely first class service and I would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone in difficulty. It would be hard to find better. ’
‘One of Mishcon's unique traits is the range of legal services it can offer clients, from ordinary crime, through white collar crime, extradition, asset recovery, civil, matrimonial etc. It really is a one-stop shop, but with real character. ’
‘Ben Brandon is a brilliant and thoughtful lawyer with great strategic insight. He has proved himself adapt at running international teams, and handling very sensitive cases with panache. ’
‘Johanna Walsh is a leading criminal practitioner who has driven the development of the general criminal practice to the point of it being a market leading offer. She is highly regarded by colleagues, clients and opponents as being approachable, insightful and realistic.'
- 'Nick Dent has been made a partner this year, which is thoroughly deserved. He is one of the most diligent and legally knowledgeable solicitors I have had the pleasure of being instructed by.'
‘Nick Dent is one of the very best in the business.’
‘Nick Dent is an excellent solicitor. He is tenacious in pursuing his client's case, but never at the expense of the best overall tactical approach.’
Work highlights
- Representing Ron Bauer, a dual Canadian/UK citizen in contesting the request for his extradition made by the Government of the United States of America.
- Represented Mr Caio Marchesani, the owner of an FCA-approved payments intermediary company in London, in relation to an extradition request by the Belgian authorities.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nick Dent