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Financial Services - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Sarah Clarke KC of Serjeants' Inn Chambers is highly valued by the FCA, which often instructs her in major investigatory matters with significant technical aspects. Her previous experience working for the regulator, as well as her work for a variety of financial institutions and individuals, affords her notable experience in cases of fraud, insider dealing and market abuse. Her practice includes a good deal of international work.
Strengths
Sarah is one of the best silks in the financial service Bar. She is an outstanding cross-examiner and she does a superb job.
Sarah is outstanding in written and oral advocacy.
Financial Crime - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Sarah Clarke KC of Serjeants' Inn Chambers is a former in-house counsel at the Financial Services Authority who is completely au fait with the financial world and rated for her ability in both fraud and regulatory cases. She frequently acts unled on matters involving investment fraud, insider dealing and money laundering, and has considerable experience of acting both for the prosecution and for the defence.
Strengths
She is very responsive and tenacious and on the Financial Conduct Authority criminal stuff she really stands out.
Sarah's very analytical, very good with clients and also very good in terms of her advocacy. She does a great job in terms of cross-examining but also looking after the client when giving evidence.
Professional Discipline - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Sarah Clarke KC is an experienced practitioner in professional discipline matters, with a particular focus on the police. She is adept at matters involving fraud, corruption and covert policing. She is also instructed in matters concerning financial services and the legal profession.
Strengths
Sarah's written work is very strong and effective, and she is able to give clients reassurance.
I have found her to be outstanding in written and oral advocacy.
