BCL Solicitors LLP’s business crime & regulation team is recognised for its exceptional track record in representing individuals involved in high-value, complex and cross-border financial crime matters. The firm is regularly instructed in Serious Fraud Office investigations, acting for clients in cases involving bribery, corruption, money laundering and fraud. Richard Sallybanks leads the team, bringing deep experience in high-profile domestic and international financial crime investigations. Founding partner Ian Burton is a widely respected figure in the field, advising prominent individuals on cases involving commercial fraud, sanctions, and international regulation. Harry Travers is noted for his work on SFO-led fraud and corruption investigations, including contentious tax fraud. Shula De Jersey and Julian Hayes offer substantial expertise in multi-agency investigations, with Hayes frequently handling sensitive, multinational cases. Shaul Brazil and John Binns bring particular strength in POCA, asset forfeiture and sanctions. Anoushka Warlow and Oliver Schneider-Sikorsky further bolster the team’s multi-jurisdictional capabilities, with practices focused on serious fraud, international defence strategy and high-net-worth individuals. Jonathan Flynn acts for individuals in financial crime investigations and proceedings, particularly those with a cross-border or multi-agency dimension.

Corker Binning is widely recognised for its strength in international criminal and regulatory matters, with a strong track record in investigations involving the US and cases with extradition elements. The firm maintains significant credibility across all UK enforcement bodies, including the SFO, FCA, NCA, HMRC, and the police. Its sanctions practice is particularly active, advising a wide range of clients, including those indirectly impacted by global regimes. The team is led by Andrew Smith, whose cross-border experience anchors much of the firm’s international work. Peter Binning continues to consult on high-profile matters involving serious criminal charges. David Corker remains a key figure in strategic defence matters. Jessica Parker’s notable experience in criminal tax fraud is enhanced by her strong international network. Nick Barnard regularly advises on tax and regulatory matters with cross-border dimensions. Maia Cohen-Lask is often instructed in high-profile investigations involving senior executives, while Claire Cross adds depth through her expertise in complex financial services enforcement and regulatory issues.

Hickman & Rose is regularly instructed in high-profile and complex financial crime cases, often involving investigations by major enforcement agencies and financial regulators. The team is also frequently called upon to advise on money laundering and Proceeds of Crime Act matters, including account freezing orders. Known for its strong reputation for forensic analysis, the team excels in handling matters with overlapping regulatory, disciplinary and criminal issues. The practice is co-led by Ross Dixon and Ben Rose. Dixon is an experienced litigator, particularly in cases involving parallel UK and international investigations, including in the US and Europe. Rose is a recognised expert in bribery, fraud and corruption, with a strong track record in serious financial crime matters. Andrew Katzen advises on fraud, sanctions and regulatory breaches, especially where allegations intersect with professional discipline. Christopher Houssemayne du Boulay frequently represents senior executives in complex investigations brought by the SFO and other financial authorities.

Kingsley Napley LLP maintains a leading position in the defence of individuals involved in complex, often multi-jurisdictional white collar crime cases. The team advises clients across a wide range of industries, from energy and infrastructure to financial and professional services, and regularly acts in cases involving bribery, corruption, tax fraud, false accounting, insider dealing, and sanctions breaches. The firm is experienced in representing clients under investigation by agencies such as the SFO, CPS and City of London Police, and has a strong track record in POCA and asset forfeiture matters. Louise Hodges heads the department, bringing extensive expertise in financial crime and FCA regulatory investigations. Caroline Day leads the cross-practice investigations group and is noted for her skill in advising on legal privilege and data privacy issues. Nicola Finnerty, Jonathan Grimes, Jill Lorimer and Alun Milford are all standout practitioners in financial crime, while Rebecca Niblock and Sophie Wood add further strength in cross-border investigations, extradition, and international sanctions work. Ed Smyth has extensive white collar crime experience with particular knowledge in dealing with law enforcement applications to freeze or seize assets under the POCA and challenging the exercise of search and seizure.

Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP continues to act in some of the most significant and complex financial crime cases in the UK and internationally. The team is known for its involvement in groundbreaking matters and frequently advises on cases with a strong cross-border or political dimension. Its lawyers regularly contribute to government consultations, provide expert commentary to the media, and appear before parliament, underscoring the firm’s authoritative voice in the field. The practice is led by Nick Vamos, a former CPS Head of Special Crime, who brings extensive experience in high-profile and sensitive criminal matters. Michael O’Kane is highly regarded for his expertise in fraud, corruption, cartels, sanctions and extradition, often acting in cases with a political or international context. Jasvinder Nakhwal is especially skilled in defending individuals in extradition, INTERPOL and asset seizure cases. Neil Swift has played a key role in major SFO and FCA investigations, while Charlotte Tregunna adds further strength with her focus on domestic and international regulatory and criminal investigations.

Bivonas Law LLP has a long-established reputation for its focus on white collar crime, with the majority of its caseload involving international elements. The firm is regularly instructed in matters featuring parallel proceedings abroad and multi-agency investigations tied to global corporate activity. It is particularly noted for its extensive trial experience and strong acquittal rate in contested proceedings. The team is jointly led by Antony Brown, Cindy Dorrington and Stephen Sharp. Brown draws on a decade of experience in the financial sector and manages some of the firm’s most complex civil and criminal fraud cases, often involving clients from diverse industries and alleged links to organised crime. Dorrington has played a lead role in a number of landmark cases, including high-profile stays of prosecution. Sharp, a specialist in white collar crime, has defended companies in investigations and prosecutions brought by all the major enforcement bodies, both in the UK and internationally.

Blackfords LLP maintains a strong presence in substantial and complex financial crime cases, regularly advising on matters involving bribery, corruption, investment fraud, money laundering and insider dealing. The firm is highly active in HMRC investigations and prosecutions, with particular strength in tax-related matters. Many cases handled by the team involve significant international dimensions. The practice is jointly led by Gary Bloxsome and Daniel Cundy. Bloxsome assists on all aspects of serious fraud and money laundering, while Cundy focuses on white collar crime, corruption and tax-related investigations, often acting for individuals facing enforcement action. Trevor Francis brings broad experience across fraud, confiscations, MTIC cases, electoral fraud and cybercrime. Rachel Wilson has developed a strong reputation in POCA, public sector misconduct and complex fraud. Naureen Shariff is noted for her early intervention work in white collar cases, frequently securing alternatives to prosecution for her clients.

Mishcon de Reya LLP’s white collar crime and investigations team continues to act in some of the most high-profile and complex financial crime matters, including successive SFO prosecutions, landmark NCA investigations, and major extradition cases involving high and ultra-high net worth individuals. The team is also regularly instructed in forthcoming headline SFO and CPS prosecutions, reflecting its growing reputation in the field. The department has notable strength in internal and cross-border investigations. Practice head Johanna Walsh is widely respected for her work in serious fraud, corruption and money laundering matters, acting for senior individuals in high-stakes domestic and international cases. Matthew Ewens is known for his cross-jurisdictional expertise in bribery and corruption matters, including global investigations by the DoJ. Ben Brandon leads on extradition matters, while Min Wiggins is noted for her skill in defending individuals in complex financial crime proceedings.

PCB Byrne maintains a strong reputation in financial crime, with expertise spanning high-value fraud, money laundering, tax and financial services investigations, and bribery and corruption cases. The team regularly acts for high net worth individuals, particularly where sanctions issues intersect with regulatory and criminal investigations. Its cross-border capability is a clear strength, with the firm routinely involved in complex international matters and prominent SFO-led investigations. Co-head Sara Teasdale is highly experienced in criminal and regulatory investigations, often acting for senior individuals in sensitive, high-profile matters. Fellow co-lead Michael Potts brings long-standing experience acting against key prosecution and regulatory agencies in major cases. Matthew Frankland is a recognised figure in the defence of serious fraud investigations and trials. Emma Brooks is frequently instructed by high-net-worth individuals, advising across the full spectrum of financial crime and complex business crime allegations.

Rahman Ravelli has a well-established and highly experienced white collar crime team with a strong reputation for representing senior executives, institutional figures, entrepreneurs, major investors and high net worth individuals in complex, high-profile matters. The team has deep expertise in compliance, internal investigations, self-reporting and Bribery Act matters, alongside notable strength in international sanctions issues. Its growing prominence is reflected in its work on cum-ex investigations, DPA negotiations, market manipulation cases and cryptocurrency-related matters. The firm is also active in cases involving multilateral development banks and sanctions breaches. Practice head Azizur Rahman is known for his strategic leadership in large-scale domestic and international serious fraud cases, with standout experience in bribery, corruption, money laundering and investment fraud. Niall Hearty regularly leads multi-jurisdictional investigations and is adept at handling high-value fraud, conspiracy allegations, and complex proceeds of crime and money laundering matters.

Bindmans LLP boasts a stellar reputation for advising individuals facing criminal and regulatory investigations into financial misconduct, with expertise spanning fraud, money laundering, bribery, corruption, sanctions breaches, account freezing orders, and confiscation proceedings. The team has a broad and well-established practice, regularly acting in matters brought by the SFO, FCA, CPS and other enforcement bodies. Katie Wheatley leads the team with longstanding experience in defending clients in complex investigations and prosecutions, including those involving insider dealing and the unlawful disclosure of price-sensitive information. She is well regarded for her representation of individuals in both regulatory and criminal contexts. Tayab Ali offers a versatile practice, acting for high net worth individuals in matters involving asset protection, regulatory exposure and complex litigation, often in cases with sensitive reputational or cross-border elements.

Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s London white collar crime team is recognised for its comprehensive expertise across the spectrum of financial crime, including fraud, bribery and corruption, money laundering, sanctions, and export controls. The practice has a strong track record in Serious Fraud Office investigations and prosecutions, and regularly acts in complex cross-border matters involving the SEC, DoJ, and other overseas enforcement bodies. Practice head Rebecca Meads is known for defending individuals in high-profile financial crime cases. Alex Swan brings notable experience in multi-jurisdictional litigation and investigations, while Gavin Costelloe advises on all aspects of criminal investigations and prosecutions, with specialist expertise in regulatory and INTERPOL-related challenges.

Howard Kennedy LLP is noted for its strength in Serious Fraud Office investigations and regularly handles a broad range of financial crime matters, including money laundering, fraud allegations, and cross-border mandates. The firm also represents victims of fraud, reflecting its versatile expertise in the white-collar space. Practice head Ian Ryan specialises in serious fraud and high-profile investigations, frequently advising clients facing scrutiny from various enforcement agencies. Kyle Phillips is recognised for his work advising both companies and individuals on fraud, bribery, corruption, and money laundering issues. Jennifer Harper has particular knowledge in regulatory responses, including production orders, SFO section two notices, SARs, and forfeiture proceedings.

Jenner & Block LLP has a well-established reputation for defending individuals facing government enforcement actions and advising on complex, high-stakes internal investigations. The team handles matters involving bribery, sanctions breaches, export control violations, money laundering, tax evasion, and fraud, with significant cross-border elements featuring prominently in its work. Christine Braamskamp leads the practice, bringing extensive international and courtroom experience, and regularly represents clients before global enforcement bodies while managing parallel civil and criminal proceedings. Joanna Ludlam supports individuals navigating intricate regulatory and corporate crime matters, including bribery, fraud, and AML issues.

Macfarlanes LLP’s white collar crime practice is noted for its comprehensive expertise across all key areas of financial crime, representing senior executives, politically exposed persons, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals involved in criminal and regulatory investigations, prosecutions, and extradition proceedings. The team acts on both domestic and international matters, with a reputation for handling complex, high-profile cases. Co-heads Lorna Emson and Brian Spiro bring deep experience to the practice; Emson is a trusted adviser to HNW individuals and politicians, while Spiro draws on over three decades advising on corporate crime. Helen Harvey offers standout expertise in HMRC investigations and financial sanctions, and James Popperwell is a key name to note.

Norton Rose Fulbright’s white collar crime team brings extensive defence expertise to bear in advising individuals across the full spectrum of financial crime and regulatory matters, guiding clients through every stage of the criminal process and related proceedings. The team regularly acts for high-profile individuals and senior executives facing significant domestic and cross-border investigations and enforcement actions. Co-heads Patrick Bourke and Neil O’May lead the practice; O’May is a seasoned practitioner in corporate and white-collar crime, with a strong record of success in SFO cases. David Harris is also a key figure, with particular strength in advising executives on complex international investigations and proceedings.

WilmerHale’s white collar defence and investigations group is a key player in the London market, known for acting in some of the most prominent and sensitive financial crime matters. The team is regularly instructed by high-profile and high net worth individuals involved in major white collar scandals under investigation by the SFO, NCA, HMRC and the police. The practice is led by Stephen Pollard, a highly regarded figure with over three decades of experience defending individuals in complex financial crime cases across both UK and international proceedings. Fellow co-head Richard Burger is noted for his work representing clients facing scrutiny from a wide range of domestic and overseas enforcement agencies. Deputy head Lloyd Firth brings particular strength in high-stakes investigations and prosecutions, and has recently acted in major trials brought by the SFO and NCA, earning recognition for his strategic and effective defence work.

ABV Solicitors is recognised for its strong white collar crime practice, regularly advising individuals and senior executives facing serious fraud investigations and regulatory scrutiny. The team acts across diverse sectors, including financial services, energy, insurance, and retail, and is adept at handling cases involving foreign agencies such as the DOJ, as well as related extradition matters. Deepak Vij co-leads the team, bringing notable expertise in high-profile commercial and financial fraud cases, particularly involving the SFO. Fellow co-head Akhtar Ahmad offers over 25 years of experience in cross-border fraud matters, while Amirah Ajaz specialises in white collar fraud and complex confiscation.

A&O Shearman has strong credentials in financial crime, with particular expertise in acting for individuals involved in high-profile and cross-border criminal investigations. The team is well placed to advise on the full spectrum of financial crime issues, regularly acting in matters involving the SFO, FCA and other key enforcement bodies. Its client base includes senior in-house legal professionals, MLROs, NEDs and executives, reflecting the firm’s deep understanding of regulatory and reputational concerns. The practice is jointly led by Mahmood Lone, head of litigation and investigations, and Eve Giles, UK head of investigations and white collar, who continues to act for individuals in prominent and sensitive matters.

Arnold & Porter’s white collar crime team advises individuals across sectors, including media, biotech, travel, and pharma, on regulatory prosecutions, fraud, bribery, and corruption investigations. The team frequently collaborates with colleagues in its US offices, offering integrated UK and EU legal advice on matters with transatlantic elements. Practice head Kathleen Harris is widely recognised for her work representing high-profile individuals across investigations, enforcement, and compliance, including sanctions and anti-money laundering. Sean Curran brings broad experience, regularly advising on crisis management and regulatory matters involving domestic and cross-border issues, often engaging with multiple prosecutorial and enforcement agencies.

Bark&co is noted for its strong presence in complex, large-scale white collar crime matters, with deep expertise in cases involving insider dealing, financial trading offences, bribery, tax fraud, and money laundering. The team is led by founder Giles Bark-Jones, a leading figure in the field, renowned for handling high-profile international fraud and corruption cases. David Byrne brings specialist knowledge in criminal litigation and regulatory investigations, while Peter Finbow offers over two decades of experience in serious financial crime. Maria Stalbow is highly regarded for her work in complex fraud and regulatory enforcement.

Cohen & Gresser (UK) LLP’s white collar crime team provides comprehensive support to individuals facing international financial crime and regulatory challenges, including investigations, compliance issues, strategic defence, and POCA matters. The firm is known for its ability to handle complex, cross-border cases involving allegations of fraud, corruption, market abuse, and money laundering. Thomas Shortland plays a key role in leading on sensitive matters, with notable recent work advising on sanctions and high-stakes financial crime issues.

Cooley (UK) LLP’s white-collar crime team is highly regarded for its expertise in representing key individuals in complex, high-stakes investigations led by prominent regulatory bodies. The team is frequently instructed by clients across a broad range of sectors and is known for helping individuals successfully avoid prosecution. With strong US and UK capabilities, the practice regularly manages both domestic and cross-border investigations, including defending against enforcement actions by the DOJ and other agencies. Practice head Tom Epps specialises in international investigations, advising suspects, whistleblowers and witnesses in fraud and corruption matters.

Dechert LLP’s dedicated white collar and investigations team in London provides clients with transatlantic support, drawing on the firm’s integrated UK and US practice. The group is noted for its expertise in defending individuals, ranging from board members and C-suite executives to senior directors and high-net-worth individuals, in high-profile, multi-jurisdictional investigations and prosecutions involving bribery, fraud, insider trading, and sanctions breaches. The team also handles UK regulatory enforcement and has been active in matters involving cryptocurrency. Roger Burlingame leads the practice, supported by Matthew Mazur and Tim Bowden, all recognised for their experience representing individuals in complex cases.

Hodge Jones & Allen’s white collar crime team is recognised for its strong track record advising and representing individuals facing financial crime investigations and proceedings. The team regularly acts in high-profile, complex trials involving substantial volumes of material. Ruth Harris leads the practice, defending intricate white collar matters and regulatory cases. Raj Chada, head of the broader criminal department, brings expertise in politically sensitive financial crime, including bribery and terrorist financing.

Janes Solicitors is well regarded for its specialist expertise in financial crime and white collar fraud, regularly handling high-stakes HMRC, SFO and trading standards prosecutions, as well as advisory work. The team is led by David Janes, known for his deep experience and success in defending complex fraud, bribery, corruption and POCA matters. Simon Barker focuses on serious fraud and confiscation proceedings, James Mullion offers broad fraud and regulatory knowledge with a growing sanctions practice, and Fiona Gavriel brings notable trial success in complex financial crime.

Paul Hastings LLP is regularly instructed in high-profile, complex white collar matters, frequently acting opposite top-ranked firms. The team has a strong reputation for defending individuals facing simultaneous multi-jurisdictional investigations and enforcement actions, offering strategic counsel across the full spectrum of financial crime. Practice head Stuart Alford KC is a recognised expert in bribery, corruption, fraud, and money laundering, drawing on his former role as head of banking fraud at the SFO. Adina Ezekiel brings wide-ranging experience in international bribery, extradition, and regulatory investigations, often handling matters involving multiple agencies. Tom Hickey is also noted for his work representing individuals in domestic and cross-border criminal investigations.

Russell-Cooke LLP’s criminal and financial crime team is regularly instructed on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters, including fraud, bribery, cybercrime, and cryptocurrency. The practice handles investigations, interviews under caution, and litigation, and also advises on confiscation, restraint, and sanctions-related issues. Jae Carwardine leads the team with expertise in fraud and professional defence. Martin Rackstraw brings deep experience in SFO-led international corruption cases, while Frances Murray specialises in financial and serious crime defence.

Simons Muirhead Burton’s white collar crime team is known for its cross-border expertise and sensitive handling of reputational issues, often working closely with PR professionals and its civil litigation arm. The team regularly advises professionals, from lawyers to engineers, in complex financial crime cases. Led by Philip Smith, who is trusted by major law firms and corporates, the team also benefits from Anthony Burton’s extensive international experience and legal insight.

Stephenson Harwood’s white collar crime team offers comprehensive expertise across the full spectrum of business crime, including money laundering, fraud, sanctions, and tax offences. The practice is frequently appointed as independent legal advisors in high-stakes criminal investigations. Led by Justin McClelland, whose practice spans criminal, regulatory, and related civil matters, the team also features Sean Jeffrey, a specialist in advising financial institutions and executives on complex regulatory investigations.

Withers LLP offers a robust international white collar crime practice, advising clients on cross-border financial crime and compliance issues amid increasing regulatory scrutiny. The team routinely represents individuals in investigations, court proceedings, and high-profile extradition cases, including INTERPOL red notices and asset freezing. Carl Newman leads on complex financial investigations for high-net-worth clients, while Natalie Sherborn focuses on international matters and victim-led financial crime redress across jurisdictions.

Carson Kaye is a specialist criminal defence firm with expertise across serious, complex and financial crime, including fraud, extradition, and POCA matters, often with international elements. Co-heads John Carson, John Kaye and Tana Adelmann lead a strong team, with Piers Desser also noted for his broad financial crime practice.

Fieldfisher’s white collar crime team combines deep prosecutorial insight with broad cross-border expertise, regularly advising individuals involved in complex financial crime investigations. Drawing on experience from agencies including the CPS, SFO, HMRC and FCA, the group is adept at navigating regulatory scrutiny. Practice head Quinton Newcomb brings notable dual experience in prosecution and defence, while Natalie Quinlivan is highly regarded for her work on corporate investigations into bribery, fraud and money laundering.

Fox Williams LLP’s white collar crime team continues to expand its focus on advising senior executives in high-stakes financial crime investigations. With deep FCA and SFO in-house experience, the team navigates the intersection of criminal law, civil litigation, and financial services regulation. Co-heads Jonathan Segal and Sona Ganatra bring particular strength in regulatory and enforcement matters, while Sebastian Sayer and James Carlton bolster the team’s reputation for advising across major investigations and enforcement actions.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP advises individuals on a wide range of white collar crime matters, including corruption, fraud, insider dealing, anti-money laundering, and sanctions, often in the context of complex investigations and related litigation. The firm combines deep regulatory expertise with experience in representing both suspects and witnesses. Practice head Susannah Cogman is known for advising on financial crime risk, internal investigations, and external enforcement actions, while Robert Hunt brings notable strength in acting for high-profile clients across various sectors.

K&L Gates LLP’s white collar defence and investigations team is known for advising prominent business figures on criminal law, regulatory compliance and internal investigations. The team has extensive trial experience and regularly handles high-profile matters involving fraud, insider trading, bribery and corruption. Dylan Moses leads the practice, with a focus on multi-jurisdictional white collar crime and regulatory issues, while also heading the firm’s health and safety group.

Kobre & Kim LLP‘s international private client team specialises in high-stakes, cross-border litigation and crisis management for high-net-worth individuals. The practice is adept at coordinating multijurisdictional strategies, both defensive and offensive, in response to financial crime allegations. With a strong focus on asset forfeiture defence, they also lead proactive investigations in onshore and offshore jurisdictions. Department head Nicholas Surmacz is noted for his representation of executives and private clients facing regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, sanctions, and asset seizures.

Payne Hicks Beach LLP advises on white collar crime matters with frequent international dimensions, offering expertise from police station interviews through to trial. The team is skilled in crisis management and often secures no further action for clients, while also handling fraud, asset forfeiture, and restraint issues. Practice head Mark Jones is experienced in UK and cross-border regulatory and criminal investigations, including those involving the SFO and FCA.

RPC’s tax, investigations and financial crime team represents individuals facing a broad spectrum of corporate and financial crime allegations, with particular strength in tax fraud, evasion, and money laundering matters. The team is regularly instructed in cases involving HMRC, the SFO, and cross-border authorities. Adam Craggs leads the practice, bringing expertise in criminal tax investigations, while Michelle Sloane advises individuals facing fraud and regulatory proceedings, often attending interviews under caution.

Shearman Bowen & Co is known for representing individuals in the UK and internationally in serious and complex criminal cases, including those brought by the SFO, FCA and CPS. The firm offers strong expertise in pre-charge advice and defence. Mark Bowen and Vivien Cochrane co-lead the team and are highly regarded for their work in major fraud matters.

Sidley Austin LLP’s government litigation and investigations team is known for its effective handling of complex, high-stakes cross-border investigations, often acting for senior individuals facing intense regulatory scrutiny. The London practice is led by Sara George, a former FSA prosecutor who also heads the firm’s crisis management and strategic response team in Europe. She is particularly experienced in advising on allegations of insider dealing, market abuse, money laundering, corruption and bribery.

Squire Patton Boggs’ white collar crime team is noted for its work on multifaceted, high-profile, and international matters, advising individuals on issues including bribery, corruption, fraud, cryptocurrency, and money laundering. Team head Hannah Laming brings deep expertise in internal investigations and cross-border financial crime. Wayne Barnes is particularly experienced in complex internal and corporate investigations, often with a sports-sector focus, but maintains a broad, cross-industry practice.

Steptoe UK LLP’s white collar crime team is highly regarded for its representation of individuals targeted in high-profile financial crime investigations and prosecutions, often involving cross-border elements. The team brings significant US expertise and regularly acts in matters initiated by overseas enforcement agencies. Practice head Zoe Osborne is known for her broad experience in cross-border financial crime, contentious regulatory matters, and crisis management, including cyber security, across multiple sectors and jurisdictions.

Stokoe Partnership Solicitors handles high-profile white collar crime matters, representing individuals in major FCA, SFO, NCA and HMRC investigations and prosecutions that frequently attract widespread media coverage. The team is led by Richard Cannon, a seasoned adviser on serious fraud, bribery and money laundering. Bambos Tsiattalou defends clients in complex fraud and extradition cases, while Amjid Jabbar brings expertise in money laundering, asset recovery and cryptocurrency-related financial crime.

Ashurst continues to strengthen its presence in the financial crime and investigations space, advising corporates and individuals on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters. Ruby Hamid, a former prosecutor, brings deep expertise across bribery, fraud, and money laundering. Judith Seddon is a trusted adviser in regulatory proceedings and criminal investigations.

Cartwright King is regularly instructed on complex fraud cases and defends clients in investigations and prosecutions brought by agencies including the SFO, FCA and NCA. Led by Laura Smith, whose practice spans high-cost fraud and POCA matters, the team often represents senior executives facing serious financial crime allegations.

Kangs Solicitors has notable expertise in complex, multi-jurisdictional financial crime matters, including tax fraud, bribery, insider dealing and cartel investigations. The team is particularly strong in HMRC-led tax and money laundering cases. Practice head Hamraj Kang is highly experienced in contentious tax and white-collar crime, including high-value VAT, MTIC and Kittel fraud investigations.

Pallas Partners LLP handles complex UK and cross-border white collar crime matters, drawing on the strength of its UK and US teams. The firm advises executives in high-stakes investigations involving financial crime, corruption, and sanctions. Practice co-heads Matthew Getz and Tracey Dovaston bring deep expertise in regulatory defence, compliance, and global enforcement actions.

Reeds Solicitors’ financial crime team is recognised for its expertise in HMRC investigations, bribery, corruption, and cryptocurrency-related matters. The firm represents individuals in complex cases across the white collar crime spectrum. Practice head Mark Abbott is noted for his strong track record in defending clients accused of serious financial offences.