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Crime: Corporations
‘At QEB Hollis Whiteman “the clerks are efficient... and the quality of tenants is consistently high”’
Legal 500 (2009)

QEB Hollis Whiteman has an enviable reputation for expertise in representing and advising companies, corporations and individual company directors involved in criminal litigation.

Our barristers have acted on behalf of businessmen, accountants, solicitors, brokers, professional advisors and companies.

Our experience, knowledge and understanding of the criminal justice system mean that we are uniquely placed to advise throughout. We can provide expert advice before any charges are laid, to minimise the chances of a criminal prosecution ever being brought. In the event that a criminal prosecution is commenced, we aim to protect a company's long-term position. We will provide expert advice and representation throughout any litigation, while aiming to keep your legal costs proportionate to the risks you or your company face.

We have advised and appeared in cases involving:

  • Serious corporate fraud
  • Anti-competitive behaviour
  • Corporate compliance
  • Corporate manslaughter and other offences against the person.

Our barristers regularly appear before the Regulatory Decisions Committee of the Financial Services Authority and the Financial Services and Markets Tribunal. In addition, we have considerable expertise in advising clients in money-laundering legislation, offences and notification requirements.

With our breadth of experience in financial and corporate crime as well as regulatory and disciplinary matters, we are able to provide the appropriate barrister or team of barristers to meet your specific requirements. We are expert in the management of document-heavy cases, in electronic preparation and presentation and in managing the involvement of professional experts.

Members of chambers contribute to Sweet & Maxwell's Anti-Money Laundering Guide.

Notable cases: Crime Corporations
R v Network Rail & others (2005)
The Hatfield Rail Crash (October 2000)
Anthony Glass QC | Sean Larkin QC | Selva Ramasamy | Adrian Darbishire

Blue Arrow (1992)
High-profile, complex corporate fraud
John Hilton QC | Peter Finnigan QC

British Airways / Virgin Price-Fixing Trial (2010)
First trial of cartel offence under Enterprise Act
William Boyce QC | Adrian Darbishire

Matrix Churchill (1992)
High-profile arms-to-Iraq trial
Edward Brown QC

 

Articles: Crime Corporations

White Collar Crime - Regulatory Dividends for Who?

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Business Crime Overview - Mark Ellison QC

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The Bribery Bill 2010 - An Overview

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Corporate Manslaughter

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Aspects of the Section 188 Cartel Offences

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For more information on how our barristers can help you in corporate matters, please contact the clerks on 020 7583 5766 or