Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals - London (Bar)
What the Team is Known For
3 Raymond Buildings maintains a solid reputation in financial crime work. Its members handle a broad range of complex financial crime matters for high net worth individuals.
Strengths
"3 Raymond Buildings are my go-to chambers. The clerking is so efficient and accessible, they move heaven and earth for my high-maintenance needs."
"3 Raymond Buildings has great clerking: responsive, fair and transparent in dealing with us."
"3 Raymond Buildings are market-leading. They have the best people for the purpose."
Notable Practitioners
Hugo Keith KC is experienced in handling matters regarding sanctions and extradition cases. He has a strong advisory practice as well as representing clients in court on these issues. "Hugo Keith is really excellent: very popular with solicitors, driven and hard-working."
Neil Saunders handles financial crime matters for high net worth clients. Saunders is a highly experienced senior junior for fraud work. "Neil Saunders is the best non-silk barrister there is. He is a great advocate and a hard worker. Neil is master of his brief and a very good barrister." "Neil's been a top junior for quite a long time and in big cases over the years."
Patrick Gibbs KC maintains a solid reputation in the financial crime space. "He is incredibly experienced and is not remotely fazed representing clients who may have complex and difficult needs, or who may have a media circus around them." "Patrick is a brilliant barrister for financial crime and related areas. I cannot speak highly enough of him." "Patrick Gibbs is very hard-working, great on his feet and has enormous respect from the court. His submissions are always well researched and balanced, and he has great judgement."
James Lewis KC handles financial crime matters for high net worth clients, including fraud, extradition and corruption cases. Lewis handles both criminal and civil fraud work. "James Lewis KCis a pleasure to work with – very clever." "James was excellent, and showed good ability to respond in high-profile cases." "James Lewis is good in court and gets on with people around you and on your side. He is very effective, particularly on the advocacy side."
Rachel Scott is experienced in acting for wealthy individuals in white-collar crime cases. Scott's practice includes a significant volume of international fraud and corruption work. "Rachel Scott is excellent, high quality and super calm. Very reassuring; a safe pair of hands." "Rachel Scott is extremely clever and persuasive in her advocacy, so much so that you don't even know you're being persuaded."
James Hines KC has vast experience in handling financial crime matters. Hines' caseload includes complex and often international fraud, bribery and corruption cases, as well as extradition work. "James is charming, and brings to the table his international experience. He's fiercely bright, tactically very good, not afraid of a challenge or difficult decision but able to keep clients on board."