Financial Crime: Individuals
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 2
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+44 03330 150150About
Provided by Blackfords LLP
This busy and sought after white collar department is continually involved in large and serious matters involving the SFO, HMRC, NCA, FCA and the police. Representing and advising companies, company officers, high profile and ultra-high net worth individuals in often multi- jurisdictional matters involving:
- Corruption
- Bribery
- Tax and duty matters
- Financial investigations
- Investor frauds
- Money laundering
- Regulatory matters in a number of areas including financial, sport, product safety and the Competition and Markets Act.
- Regularly providing behind the scenes guidance and advice to national organisations as well as individuals
Chambers Review
Blackfords acts on behalf of those accused of high-level financial crime and is accomplished in defending allegations of insider trading, tax fraud and misleading corporate statements. The team also has a strong record in handling carbon credit fraud and prosecutions initiated by HMRC, and is adept at handling matters with cross-border elements. The firm caters to clients around the country, with offices in central London, Croydon, Woking and Cardiff.
Work Highlights
- Blackfords represented Beat Ehrensberger in the SFO's investigation into allegations of corruption at the mining company ENRC.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have a very strong team that works in sync together across different specialisms, allowing the team to draw upon its expertise."
"The firm is very approachable and client-friendly."
"They have a very strong team that works in sync together across different specialisms, allowing the team to draw upon its expertise."
"The firm is very approachable and client-friendly."
Notable Practitioners
Daniel Cundy frequently assists clients with allegations of fraud, corruption and money laundering. He is particularly well known for his handling of SFO and HMRC investigations.
"He has an encyclopedic knowledge of the law. He's extremely intelligent and can reduce very complex facts to the key issues very quickly."
"He's an exceptional legal brain and tactician who incisively sees through cases and identifies the bigger picture."
"He thinks outside the box and is very creative on the legal side of things."
"He's a very good lawyer and is persistent yet effective."
Gary Bloxsome offers extensive experience in criminal investigations led by HMRC, the SFO and the FCA into fraudulent activity and money laundering. He is also adept at handling matters with cross-border elements.
"His client handling is second to none. His tactical astuteness is brilliant too."
"He is among the best strategic thinkers I've ever come across. Clients feel complete confidence in him. He is a joy to work with."
"Gary Bloxsome is the consummate professional. There's a reason why so many high net worth individuals instruct him. He's a very good lawyer and can hold himself against senior partners at major firms."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Members
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Head of Department
James Wilson
Jennifer Richardson
Naureen Shariff
Phil Williams
Rachel Wilson
