Financial Crime: Individuals
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Band 4
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Provided by Simons Muirhead Burton
The Financial Crime team have particular expertise in defending both companies and individuals in complex and high value fraud investigations. They have acted in innumerable investigations and prosecutions brought by the Financial Conduct Authority and Serious Fraud Office and have secured numerous acquittals over the years. They act for individuals who receive a Section 2 notice under the Criminal Justice Act 1987 (CJA).
The team are known for our efficient preparation of fraud cases and are a first choice for financial professionals facing allegations of market abuse, fraud by abuse of position, tax fraud, insider dealing, and various forms of bribery and corruption. They were notably instructed in relation to both the LIBOR and EURIBOR rate-rigging scandals.
They are solicitors of choice for individuals involved in internal investigations and are regularly instructed by City firms to act as independent counsel and oversee internal investigations. They often advise on matters relating to financial and corporate irregularities, money laundering, confiscation proceedings and the potential financial outcomes following criminal cases.
They regularly act in cases involving cutting edge financial crime including emerging trends in cyber-dependent and cyber-enabled financial crime, automatic and algorithmic trading, and artificial intelligence.
Chambers Review
Simons Muirhead Burton offers a respected team which is noted for its handling of international investigations into market manipulation, money laundering and fraud. The team is also active in cases brought by the SFO, HMRC, the NCA and the FCA, including those alleging bribery and insider trading.
Work Highlights
- Simons Muirhead Burton acted for a financial adviser charged with three counts of money laundering and conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team are very professional and thorough. They always had our company's best interest in mind."
"The service levels are very good and they respond to changing circumstances effectively."
"Simons Muirhead is strong in this space with a mixture of general and financial crime experience."
"They're a really safe pair of hands doing a lot of high-profile matters."
"The team are very professional and thorough. They always had our company's best interest in mind."
"The service levels are very good and they respond to changing circumstances effectively."
"Simons Muirhead is strong in this space with a mixture of general and financial crime experience."
"They're a really safe pair of hands doing a lot of high-profile matters."
Notable Practitioners
Anthony Burton frequently handles investigations into fraud and corruption allegations, including those with cross-border aspects. He also assists clients facing investigation by HMRC for tax fraud.
"I couldn’t think of a better person to handle complicated criminal matters."
Phil Smith acts on complex investigations by the SFO, HMRC and the DOJ, regularly representing senior executives. He is particularly active on matters relating to tax fraud and money laundering.
"His commitment to his clients and their cause really stands out. He is exceptional."
"At all times of the case, he treated me and my family with kindness and care, he was always available 24/7 to talk, care and advise me, and he never wavered. He's a great lawyer."
"He's doing superb work at Simons Muirhead."
Henrietta Ronson assists clients with a broad range of matters, including investigations into money laundering and fraud. She also advises on misappropriation of funds and market manipulation matters, defending clients against the SFO, HMRC and the FCA.
"When cases go to trial, Henrietta can hold a file very easily and make crucial decisions in the middle of criminal trials to the client's advantage."
"Henrietta Ronson is super bright yet approachable. The combination of her legal brain and an ability to see the human aspect in my case inspired a lot of confidence."
"Her written work is very good and she has great judgement."
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