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About
Provided by Leon Kazakos KC
Practice Areas
Leon is instructed by individuals and companies in the fields of business and general crime, regulatory proceedings, insolvency litigation, tax appeals and professional disciplinary work. He provides advice and advocacy in substantial, sensitive and complex cases usually from a pre-charge stage; representing those who are under investigation or being prosecuted for serious wrongdoing.
In business crime he defends across the spectrum of misconduct; from allegations of high value fraud, bribery, corruption and misconduct in public office to cheating the public revenue, money laundering, breaches of FSMA, and other related financial wrongdoing.
His general criminal practice encompasses homicide, human trafficking/ slavery, serious drugs and firearms offences, and serious sexual offending. His regulatory work spans firearms licensing, breaches of planning notices, wildlife offences (CITES regulations) and some health and safety work. He represents police officers in criminal and disciplinary cases.
His recent instructions include the largest ever prosecutions brought for slavery and for steroid importation, SFO and police bribery investigations, defending against BEIS in £multi-million Directors Disqualification proceedings, an international banking fraud, tax fraud in the hospitality, metals, telecoms and motor industry sectors, advice and representation in the Tax Tribunals in CIS Scheme, Margin Scheme VAT and DOTAS tax cases, political corruption, investment frauds, forgery, coercive control and related sexual offending cases, rape and murder.
Career
Leader South Eastern Circuit 2023 -2025
King's Counsel 2020
Vice Chair Kalisher Trust
Professional Memberships
Advocacy Trainer (Lincoln’s Inn)
South Eastern Circuit
Criminal Bar Association
Fraud Lawyers Association
Financial Services Lawyers Association
Revenue Bar Association
Private Prosecution Association
ARDL
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Defence specialist Leon Kazakos KC provides representation across the whole spectrum of serious criminal cases. Alongside his general crime practice, he has experience of handling counterfeiting offences and charges of misconduct in public office.
Leon Kazakos KC wins plaudits for his fraud defence practice, which includes both criminal matters and related civil cases. He acts for individuals facing high-stakes prosecutions for alleged money laundering, mortgage and investment fraud. Kazakos is also experienced in bribery and corruption cases.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He is the top person on my list because he's dedicated, prepared and a smooth advocate."
"His legal mind is fascinating and his advocacy is robust and mesmerising."
"Leon is so eminently experienced in financial crime."
"He has a very relaxed but authoritative style. Judges warm to him and juries love him. He is a very engaging advocate."
"Leon Kazakos is an excellent advocate, who is very good with clients and has huge intellect as well."
"He is the top person on my list because he's dedicated, prepared and a smooth advocate."
"His legal mind is fascinating and his advocacy is robust and mesmerising."
"Leon is so eminently experienced in financial crime."
"He has a very relaxed but authoritative style. Judges warm to him and juries love him. He is a very engaging advocate."
"Leon Kazakos is an excellent advocate, who is very good with clients and has huge intellect as well."
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