• 'The go-to set for all financial crime matters," who "provide advice which not only reflects the current legal position but is extremely commercial and anticipate the impact of recent judgments.' Chambers UK 2026
  • 'QEB Hollis Whiteman remains one of the go-to sets for financial crime.' Legal 500 2026
  • 'A set with many great barristers in criminal fraud.' Legal 500 2026
  •  'QEB is a standout set for business crime and regulation. There is quality throughout.' Legal 500 2026
  • '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.' Chambers UK 2025
  • 'For financial crime, the set assures first-class representation.' Chambers UK 2023
  • 'QEB has some fantastic junior counsel making it one of the strongest all round sets for financial crime.' Legal 500 2023

Sanctions News

R v PD & EB (2012)

After 4 1/2 years, proceedings in the prosecution of PD and EB for Iraqi sanctions busting finally ended on 24th February 2012.

R v S (2012)

Tom Kark QC and Rachna Gokani instructed by Russell Jones and Walker Solicitors successfully defended a British/Iranian client charged with 'sanction busting'.

Iraqi Sanction-Busting Offence Invalid (2011)

Adrian Darbishire and Rachna Gokani represented two individuals charged with a series of offences under the Iraq (United Nations Sanctions) Order 2003.