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Provided by Jae Carwardine
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Partner and head of fraud and criminal litigation at Russell-Cooke. Specialises in high profile criminal litigation, particularly complex fraud, money-laundering, business and regulatory/compliance matters as well as serious criminal offences including allegations of violence including murder and sexual offences.
Renowned for expertise in private prosecutions and serious fraud investigations including defending prosecutions by the SFO, ECU, HMRC. Highly regarded for her representation of professionals facing career threatening implications where the impact of a prosecution can have far reaching professional and regulatory implications. Proven track record in dealing with high profile cases and the sensitive issues that arise as a result of intrusive press interest. Notable cases include; acting for former president of US company in 'largest direct tax fraud' prosecuted by HMRC.
Acquittals of both clients in £40 million mortgage fraud (Operation Aquamarine). R v Lord Janner; R v Edwards (Operation Elveden); Peter Hain MP (late reporting of donations); Regina v Sir Stephen Richards (Lord Justice of Appeal); niche interest in HSE work having advised clients regarding avoidance of potential breaches and ongoing investigations, including complex cases and when a fatality has occurred.
Career
Qualified in 1996 and became partner at Russell-Cooke in 2003.
Professional Memberships
LCCSA, FLA and FFF.
Chambers Review
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Jae Carwardine leads the crime team at Russell-Cooke and is a highly experienced criminal defence specialist. She handles a wide variety of matters with particular focus on serious sexual offences.
Jae Carwardine of Russell-Cooke regularly advises directors and employees facing criminal investigations into alleged bribery, corruption and money laundering. She has notable strength in tax fraud matters, defending clients in cases brought by HMRC.
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"She's brilliant for her clients - she goes the extra mile and leaves no stone unturned. She is incredibly conscientious and hard-working, and her results speak for themselves."
"Jae is fantastic to work with. She will fully master the evidence and provide an excellent level of client care."
"She lives and breathes every twist and turn of a case and achieves extraordinary results."
"Jae Carwardine is an outstanding criminal solicitor. She is very experienced and brilliant for her clients as she goes the extra mile and leaves no stone unturned."
"I don't think anyone fights as hard for her clients than Jae, she lives and breathes every twist and turn of a case and achieves extraordinary results."
"Jae Carwardine stands out as a solicitor of very high calibre."
"I feel deeply understood by Jae and trust her advice and guidance. She offers good, open and frank dialogue towards a focused outcome."
"She's brilliant for her clients - she goes the extra mile and leaves no stone unturned. She is incredibly conscientious and hard-working, and her results speak for themselves."
"Jae is fantastic to work with. She will fully master the evidence and provide an excellent level of client care."
"She lives and breathes every twist and turn of a case and achieves extraordinary results."
"Jae Carwardine is an outstanding criminal solicitor. She is very experienced and brilliant for her clients as she goes the extra mile and leaves no stone unturned."
"I don't think anyone fights as hard for her clients than Jae, she lives and breathes every twist and turn of a case and achieves extraordinary results."
"Jae Carwardine stands out as a solicitor of very high calibre."
"I feel deeply understood by Jae and trust her advice and guidance. She offers good, open and frank dialogue towards a focused outcome."
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