England - London • Risk advisory
BCL Solicitors LLP
Being long-standing and renowned specialists in corporate crime and regulation, the BCL Solicitors LLP team - steered by Richard Sallybanks - is routinely instructed in many significant financial crime investigations conducted by the SFO, HMRC, and the FCA. The firm also has considerable expertise in AML and ESG compliance, with the ‘thoughtful and incisive’ John Binns being a specialist in money laundering matters and corporate criminal offences. Shaul Brazil focuses on sanctions-related compliance issues, while the ’standout’ Richard Reichman handles regulatory investigations. Julian Hayes concentrates on financial crime affairs, and Anoushka Warlow is noted for her knowledge of serious and commercial fraud.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Tom McNeill and Richard Reichman are both experienced in pre-charge advice and the tactics on how best to approach a potential prosecution.’
‘John Binns is the star. Hugely thoughtful and incisive, but tactically brilliant. If you're in trouble he gets you out. Great public speaker and a massive asset for the firm. Rightly regarded as top 3 in the UK in proceeds of crime and corporate crime.’
‘John Binns - we worked together advising the same client. John was very knowledgeable and professional. He always worked co-operatively and in the best interests of the client. He always responded promptly. His technical knowledge was impressive.’
‘Harry Travers and Richard Sallybanks are outstanding practitioners who have a very sophisticated approach to corporate crime investigations and have had great success. Anoushka Warlow is an up and coming next generation partner.’
- 'Julian Hayes is a superb solicitor, the range and depth of his knowledge is exceptional and works tirelessly on behalf of his clients. He consistently thinks outside the box and is a genuine problem solver. To top it all off, he's a thoroughly decent guy and a gentleman to work with.'
‘BCL's team principally represents large corporate clients in complex regulatory investigations and corporate criminal allegations. Its teams are well-resourced, with very talented partners, senior associates and associates throughout its ranks available to call upon if needed. The partners are tactically astute and hands-on; they proactively lead case preparation and the client's response to any investigation.’
‘Richard Reichman and Tom McNeill are the partners that stand out for praise. Both know their cases inside out and work really well as part of a team, bringing their dry sense of humour to the case. Richard considers all options in any case and is realistic with his strategy and approach, meaning his insight is invaluable. Tom is a relatively new partner but tremendously experienced in corporate investigations. Shula de Jersey (partner) is tenacious and pugnacious in regulatory investigations. Anoushka Warlow (new partner) is fantastic, combining empathy with great tactical acumen and knowledge. Suzanne Gallagher (associate), is outstanding; she is knowledgeable and precise with her analysis and very personable.’
‘Shaul Brazil: always available, always on top of all aspects of the case Anoushka Warlow: hard working, she knows every detail of the matter.’
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Richard Sallybanks