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Crime
Financial Crime
John McGuinness is a leading criminal practitioner noted for his strong work ethic and persuasive advocacy style.
He has substantial Appeals Court practice in criminal and public law in the High Court, the Court of Appeal and The Supreme Court in cases of criminal law, public law and human rights. His wide range of appellate work includes appeals against conviction and sentence, Judicial Review, and Appeal by Case Stated.
He has a wealth of experience in prosecution and defence of homicide, terrorism and other serious general criminal offences, and also specialises in financial crime (including fraud, insider dealing, bribery and corruption) where he has been highly ranked by the legal directories for many years.
John’s cases often attract media attention - recent examples being R v Alex Belfield (stalking, including the broadcaster Jeremy Vine), and R v Tarek Namouz (using Covid loans to fund terrorism).
John has also been instructed in an appeal concerning legislation enacted by Parliament to address the topical issue of ‘small boats’ arrivals.
John holds specialised knowledge in Data Protection and Legal Professional Privilege and is a recognised leader in advising public bodies and companies on a wide range of criminal and regulatory matters, including corruption, terrorism and disclosure. He is retained as leading counsel in cases such as those concerning complex allegations of multi-jurisdictional tax fraud.
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Provided by Chambers
John McGuinness KC is retained as leading counsel in cases such as those concerning allegations of multi-jurisdictional tax fraud. He remains a prosecutor of choice for high-profile cases brought by the Serious Fraud Office and the Financial Conduct Authority. He is noted for his strong work ethic and persuasive advocacy style.
Provided by Chambers
John McGuinness is an excellent prosecutor, in command of all the issues and facts.
John's a very good lawyer and a very tough prosecutor. One of his great strengths is addressing the judge on the points of law.
John is a tour de force.
John excels in client care.
John McGuinness is an excellent prosecutor, in command of all the issues and facts.
John's a very good lawyer and a very tough prosecutor. One of his great strengths is addressing the judge on the points of law.
John is a tour de force.
John excels in client care.
