Fraud & Financial Crime

187 Chambers is a leading set for fraud and financial crime, where members are involved in some of the largest and most complex matters involving fraud, white-collar crime, bribery & corruption, money laundering and tax evasion. Our barristers regularly act for individuals, corporates and prosecuting agencies.

Our expertise extend to the financial services industry, where our barristers frequently acting in significant cases involving rate-fixing and mis-selling in the financial sector, which attract both national and international media attention.

We also have a strong focus on cases involving the restraint, confiscation, and forfeiture of assets resulting from criminal proceedings.

Another key area of expertise is advising and representing individuals subject to Account Freezing and Forfeiture Orders (AFOs), introduced by the Criminal Finances Act 2017. This rapidly expanding area of law allows the police, National Crime Agency (NCA), SFO, and HMRC to seize funds without the need for prosecution or criminal conviction. Members of Chambers have a deep understanding of how AFOs interact with civil recovery processes, including issues surrounding informal value transfer systems (IVTS) used in the Chinese community and Money Service Businesses that fail to comply with the Money Laundering Regulations.

Our team has defended many high-profile corruption cases, including those involving ENRC (for the prime target of the investigation), Petrofac (for an intermediary), and Amec Foster Wheeler (for an executive). We are also well-versed in prosecuting and defending all types of tax fraud, including MTIC, duty, and export fraud. In addition, we are frequently instructed to represent taxpayers and HMRC in tax tribunals where fraud-related claims have been disputed.

Notable cases:

Fraud & Financial Crime Barristers

News & Events

Sania Nissar Represents Defendant on Charges of ABH, Intentional Strangulation and Common Assault 

Cases

View Post

Defendant Acquitted Following Successful Application to Dismiss in Lewes Drugs Case

Cases

View Post

All at 187 Chambers are Delighted to Announce that Laureen Husain has been Elected as an Ordinary Bencher of Lincoln’s Inn

News

View Post