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‘This set "delivers legal advice with a corporate identity" due to the consistent quality of the barristers within its ranks. Despite having lost some members recently and in previous years, it continues to perform in a manner that leaves clients highly impressed. Members undertake both defence and prosecution, handling all types of fraud work. ’
Chambers UK (2010) QEB Hollis Whiteman has a long-standing reputation as one of the leading barristers' chambers for criminal fraud and we are consistently ranked as such in the leading legal directories. As an indication of our expertise in this area, former Head of Chambers Vivian Robinson QC has been appointed General Counsel to the Serious Fraud Office, with effect from Spring 2009. Our barristers have been involved in most of the major fraud trials over the last two decades, including Guinness, Blue Arrow, Maxwell, BCCI, Barlow Clowes and the Jubilee Line extension. We act in numerous cases that overlap with civil and commercial law, offering expertise in a range of services from advisory work to representation at trial. We are frequently instructed to prosecute and defend in complex money-laundering cases, in particular those involving multiple jurisdictions. We are experienced in the international rules and procedures on evidence, and can provide representation in mutual assistance matters. We also act in:
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Notable cases: Fraud
R v Cox & others (2009)
Mobile phone carousel fraud R v Wilson & another (2009) The 'Cawston Park' alleged 'Extra Care' fraud Paul Raudnitz R v Sakavickas & Reichwald (2008) Landmark money-laundering case David Jeremy QC | Rebecca Harris | Jocelyn Ledward Virgin Media v Faulkner and others (2008) Multi-defendant cable television fraud David Groome | Ari Alibhai Operation Holbein (2008) Largest-ever SFO prosecution Bridget Petherbridge
Articles: Fraud White Collar Crime - Regulatory Dividends for Who?Mark Ellison QC, Adrian Darbishire 01.07.10 Download (PDF) > Commercial Crime International - Knowing How Criminals Work Sean Larkin QC 30.06.10 Download (PDF) > Trading Standards: Wheel Clamping - Regulation and the Criminal Law Paul Raudnitz, Tom Broomfield 19.04.10 Download (PDF) > Business Crime Overview - Mark Ellison QC Mark Ellison QC 31.01.10 Download (PDF) > The Bribery Bill 2010 - An Overview Sean Larkin QC, Rachna Gokani 28.01.10 Download (PDF) > Prosecuting offences involving counterfeit goods David Groome, Ari Alibhai 13.03.09 Download (PDF) > Expert Evidence Edward Henry 03.11.07 Download (PDF) > Aspects of the Section 188 Cartel Offences Adrian Darbishire 27.02.07 Download (PDF) >
For more information on fraud-related matters, please contact the clerks on 020 7583 5766 or |