Cloth Fair Chambers is 'the crème de la crème of business crime sets'. The team has 'talent in abundance', and is very highly regarded for handling the full spectrum of complex corporate criminal matters. John Kelsey-Fry KC 'combines authority, empathy, and knowledge with hard work and a strong sense of the practical', and Tom Allen KC is 'strategic and brave in his advice'. Alison Pople KC is 'tactically astute and incredibly hard working', with an excellent reputation for acting in SFO and FCA investigations. At the junior end of chambers, Rachel Kapila's workload includes cases involving bribery, corruption and money laundering offences. Stuart Biggs KC was elevated to silk in March 2025.

Frequently sought out by high-profile companies, directors and individuals, Matrix Chambers fields extensive experience in advising clients on all stages of criminal proceedings. Members of the set continue to act in ongoing proceedings arising from the SFO's multi-million-pound bribery prosecution of Glencore, with Clare Montgomery KC advising Glencore on the prosecution of individuals following on from corporate guilty pleas, and Alex Bailin KC and 2025 silk appointment Edward Craven KC representing a former Glencore executive and a former Glencore employee respectively; both clients have been charged with bribery offences. Vedrana Pehar is well regarded for her expertise in advising on insider trading, money laundering, and bribery and corruption cases.

QEB Hollis Whiteman‘s barristers are sought after by companies and executives to advise on SFO investigations and prosecutions concerning allegations of cross-border bribery and fraud. Ben FitzGerald KC has a strong track record in defending companies in SFO prosecutions relating allegations of bribery. Adrian Darbishire KC is 'at the very top of the financial crime Bar', 'a great advocate who commands the attention of judge and jury alike'. Among the juniors, Mark Aldred continues to act for a former Glencore executive in ongoing proceedings concerning the SFO's investigation into alleged bribery offences involving officials in five different West African countries. Allison Clare KC joined the team in February 2025.

At Three Raymond Buildings, Patrick Gibbs KC is acting in ongoing proceedings concerning the SFO's prosecution of Glencore for bribery offences, while James Hines KC is appearing for the defence in an SFO investigation into allegations of bribery and corruption involving government officials in Sierra Leone. Amanda Pinto KC has 'great strategic nous' and extensive experience in advising on high-profile cases involving allegations of bribery and money laundering. Rachel Scott KC was appointed to silk in March 2025.

2BR is 'an excellent chambers with bench strength across the financial crime spectrum'. The team routinely acts for corporate clients in SFO and FCA investigations, often involving allegations of fraud, bribery and corruption. Jim Sturman KC is 'top class' and 'sharp as a razor in court', and Brian Altman KC has a solid track record in handling fraud and money laundering matters.

With established experience in the financial services sector, 2 Hare Court's team is instructed by the SFO and corporate clients in cases involving allegations of money laundering, insider trading, and fraud. Christopher Coltart KC appeared for the defendant in R v Matthew West, concerning charges of insider trading brought against the defendant and his brother by the FCA; the two brothers entered a guilty plea. Jonathan Laidlaw KC continues to act for the former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources in an ongoing case concerning allegations of bribery in relation to accepting multi-million dollar oil and gas contracts. Among the juniors, Angus Bunyan is instructed for the prosecution on behalf of the SFO in proceedings regarding charges of bribery brought against two former Petrofac senior executives.

At 6KBW College Hill, the team is regularly instructed by prosecuting authorities, while also frequently acting for the defence in cross-border bribery cases and money laundering matters, among other areas. David Perry KC is sought after for his expertise in handling multinational bribery and corruption investigations. Among the set’s junior ranks, Esther Schutzer-Weissmann is well known for her experience in advising on complex cases involving allegations of money laundering and fraud. Peter Ratliff is defending the head of a major energy company in ongoing proceedings concerning allegations of bribery and corruption. Recent developments at the set include Simon Ray KC taking silk in March 2025 and Rebecca Chalkley KC joining the team in April 2025.

Members of Fountain Court Chambers routinely act on behalf of the SFO, businesses and executives in a wide spectrum of corporate criminal cases, with solid expertise in acting for the prosecution and the defence. Richard Lissack KC is highly regarded for his expertise in handling complex fraud cases, often spanning multiple jurisdictions. Clare Sibson KC is 'a brilliant barrister, and her advice is always practical'. Among the juniors, Katherine Hardcastle's 'advocacy is clear, eloquent and effective, and she never seems fazed', and Robin Lööf is well versed in handling financial services cases.

Red Lion Chambers excels at the intersection of business and environmental crime, and has a solid track record in acting for the SFO and Environment Agency in a range of cases. Gillian Jones KC is 'a phenomenal advocate', and Jonathan Fisher KC is well versed in handling cases involving allegations of corruption. Among the juniors, Faras Baloch is representing the SFO in ongoing proceedings concerning its high-profile investigation into Glencore. Sailesh Mehta has extensive expertise prosecuting and defending in a broad range of environmental cases, including water, air and land pollution offences.

25 Bedford Row has a solid offering in the business and regulatory crime area. The group has expertise in handling bribery offences, money laundering cases and environmental law issues, to name a few areas of instruction. George Carter-Stephenson KC is very highly regarded for his experience in advising on SFO and FCA prosecutions and high-value money laundering cases. Nicola Howard KC is ‘a go-to KC for fraud matters‘. At the junior end of chambers, Duncan Jones is defending Ariel Armon, an international business consultant, against charges of alleged bribery and corruption brought by the SFO, arising from the investigation into allegations of corrupt activities of London Mining plc in Sierra Leone.

33 Chancery Lane‘s members excel in advising on matters at the intersection of business crime, POCA-related work and civil recovery proceedings, often involving multiple jurisdictions. Mark Rainsford KC has extensive expertise in handling high-profile domestic and cross-border cases concerning bribery and corruption offences. Faisal Osman appeared in SFO v GPT Special Projects and Ors, concerning allegations of corruption arising from the supply of signals systems contracts to the Saudi Arabian National Guard.

Gough Square Chambers' barristers routinely handle matters which operate at the intersection between business crime and consumer protection law. The group is well versed in acting for prosecuting authorities, as well as representing defendants charged with fraud and regulatory breaches. 2025 silk appointment Cameron Crowe KC, as a junior, successfully acted for the prosecution in R v Foster & Ors, a case involving multiple defendants who were convicted of conspiracy to defraud and money laundering concerning a £13.5m fraudulent modelling scheme. Jonathan Goulding is well versed in advising on CMA proceedings pertaining to consumer law issues, and Robin Kingham is often instructed for the prosecution on behalf of the National Trading Standards eCrime Team.