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Our London coverage of Financial Crime is split into three tables: Financial Crime; Financial Crime: Corporates; and Financial Crime: Private Prosecutions. In addition to post-charge representation at trial, these tables also cover pre-charge advice. Financial Crime encompasses criminal investigations and prosecutions brought by public agencies, such as the SFO, the FCA, and the Specialist Fraud Division of the CPS, against individuals and financial institutions. Charges relate to a range of offences, including (but not limited to) fraud, the manipulation of interest rates such as Libor and Euribor, bribery, tax evasion, insider trading, money laundering, sanctions breaches, cartel conduct, forgery, embezzlement, cybercrime and material misstatement. Our Corporates table recognises barristers who act against or on behalf of corporate entities, providing advice and representation on DPAs as well as investigations into matters such as anti-money laundering failures and breaches of the Anti-Bribery Act. It does not include representation for directors or other officers. The Private Prosecutions table covers internal investigations, disciplinary proceedings and private prosecutions brought by corporations and financial institutions against current and former employees, as well as prosecutions brought by organisations with delegated prosecution powers, such as Companies House.

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  1. QEB Hollis Whiteman
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    QEB Hollis Whiteman
    Financial Crime: Private Prosecutions
    2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    QEB Hollis Whiteman retains its reputation as a leading chambers in the financial crime market, housing an impressive bench of leading silks and juniors experienced in both the prosecution and defence of complex and high-value cases. Members are regularly called upon to represent their clients in investigations into allegations of bribery, corruption and fraud, and are noted for their expert handling of cases involving international elements. Private prosecutions continue to be a key area of strength for the team. The members are described by professional clients as "highly experienced barristers with excellent work ethic." Recent instructions undertaken by the set's barristers include acting for former trader Tom Hayes in the CCRC (Criminal Cases Review Commission) review of his fraud convictions for LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) rigging.
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  2. Red Lion Chambers
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    Red Lion Chambers
    Financial Crime: Private Prosecutions
    2025 | Band 1 | 1 Years Ranked
    Red Lion Chambers has an excellent reputation for financial crime work and houses a strong bench of senior and junior barristers who have experience of acting in complex and high-profile cases. Members act for both the prosecution and the defence and are regularly instructed in international investigations. Cases involving serious allegations of bribery, fraud and corruption are a key area of strength for the set. Additionally, practitioners at the set are adept at handling private prosecutions. Recent work has included the private prosecution of Girish Patel for fraud within the context of a large family-owned company, as well as bribery prosecutions against individuals involved in Nigeria's banking and oil and gas sectors.
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