Mountford Chambers has a strong reputation as a leading set in the field of fraud and financial crime. Our members have appeared in many of the largest and most prominent fraud trials in recent years. Extensive experience in handling cases of fraud, market abuse and money laundering, enables them to provide specialist advice to clients facing investigation at every level.

Financial Crime Barristers

Barristers at Mountford Chambers frequently represent financial professionals such as accountants, bankers, dealers, brokers, fund managers, IFA’s, solicitors and others who face allegations of fraud in the criminal courts. They have appeared in some of the most complex cases of market manipulation and financial corruption to have been prosecuted in the UK. Additionally, they often provide advice to clients involved in related cases and investigations in other jurisdictions.

Our members deal with all types of financial crime, including:

Investment fraud
Market abuse and rate manipulation
Insider dealing
Bribery and corruption
Money laundering
EU fraud including MTIC fraud
Other forms of VAT fraud
Building and construction fraud
Personal and corporate tax evasion
Advance fee fraud
Mortgage and loan fraud
Election fraud
Carbon credit fraud
Insolvency fraud
Company law offences

Members of Mountford Chambers have developed their knowledge and skills in various areas of financial crime over many years. They understand financial markets, the way they work and the ways in which they are abused. They are familiar with balance sheets, auditing systems, banking policies and accounting procedures. They have dealt with almost every form of financial corruption, and can cross-examine professionals and expert witnesses confidently, from a position of specialist knowledge and understanding. They have wide experience of dealing with investigative and regulatory authorities such as the SFO, the FCA, the NCA and specialist divisions of HMRC. They are regularly instructed to advise and represent clients who want to resolve investigations without prosecution.

Our members attach great importance to offering a continuity of service that starts from the very first day of an investigation. This commitment provides clients with the confidence of knowing that they have access to expert support and advice, and the highest level of representation in any court proceedings.