Bark&co fields a 'very well regarded and experienced team' with a growing reputation in civil litigation and investigations, in particular VAT and excise duty cases. The group additionally boasts core strength in criminal tax matters, including high profile tax fraud. Giles Bark-Jones leads the team, with a strong reputation in international tax fraud and corruption. White collar crime expert Peter Finbow and fraud specialist Maria Stalbow are core team members.
Testimonials
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‘A very well regarded and experienced team. Well suited to deal with both criminal and civil fraud cases.’
‘Giles Bark-Jones is very experienced and knows how to ensure his client's interests are best looked after. He is commercially astute and tactically aware.’
‘They have a growing tax and investigations profile arising out of their massive presence in criminal defence.’
‘The firm is well able to look after their clients’ interests over numerous practice areas, with practitioners covering all aspects of serious crime, fraud, tax whether through investigation or into trial. ’
‘Ditesh Patel is a great focal point for client and barrister relationships.'
- 'Pat Wilson understands and identifies the crucial aspects of a case from the outset.’
Work highlights
- Acting for an individual in relation to an HMRC investigation concerning online gambling activity in Turkey.
- Acting for one of multiple individuals charged concerning an alleged criminal scheme by which a number of directors of a film production company cheated the Revenue out of £13m+ of VAT.
- Acted for a defendant charged following an HMRC investigation into relation to an alleged £3.5m Cheat on the Revenue and associated money laundering offences.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Giles Bark-Jones