England - London • Crime, fraud and licensing
Simons Muirhead Burton
Acting for clients across technology, finance, and property industries, Simons Muirhead Burton’s team ‘remains a market leader’ in the white-collar crime space, advising on complex fraud and money laundering matters. The practice is especially renowned for its work concerning financial crime allegations, regularly defending individuals in HMRC-led investigations and addressing UK sanctions. Practice head Phil Smith routinely guides clients through high-profile fraud and corruption cases, while Anthony Burton focuses on domestic and international financial crime issues. Henrietta Ronson and David Phillips are also highly regarded.
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Testimonials
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‘Attention to detail, no matter how small.'
‘Great leadership and strength in depth.’
‘Since Phil Smith joined to head up the team it has gone from strength to strength.’
‘Properly innovative in its thinking, old-fashioned in its core values.’
‘Phil Smith is a force of nature - vastly experienced and able he gives no quarter in pursuit of his client’s needs. His instincts are spot on and he just knows what to do in every situation and in his dealings with all parties. Henrietta Ronson leaves no stone unturned in her conduct on every case. Resourceful, resilient and able she is not to be messed with and provides remarkable support to counsel and the lay client alike. She is a future star.’
‘Phil Smith is a man who controls the whole process. Give a case to Phil and a good night's sleep is assured.'
‘Excellent criminal team that have a long-established history acting for high profile individuals.’
‘Anthony Burton and Phil Smith are both hugely experienced. Safe pair of hands.’
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Philip Smith