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Financial Crime - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Richard Wormald KC is a serious crime practitioner who is able to turn his hand to cases of corruption, fraud and market abuse. He attracts a number of briefs from clients in the financial services industry and is further reputed for his expertise in money laundering cases. Wormald has significant experience defending prosecutions brought by the Serious Fraud Office and the Financial Conduct Authority.
Strengths
Richard makes the whole job look so easy. He is an incredibly talented advocate who can win round a jury no matter how much the odds seem to be stacked against his client.
He has a lovely manner and a lovely style that comes across well to judges, juries and clients.
Richard is a force of nature. His submissions are pragmatic and embedded in practical realities. Judges like the clarity of his thought and submissions.
Crime - London (Bar)
Strengths
Richard is one of the best jury advocates at the Bar.
