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I have been a specialist criminal law adviser to individuals, companies, and other organisations for the past twenty years. My experience over that time has given me a broad and deep understanding of all areas relating to criminal law. My practice comprises representation in all areas of white collar and business crime including health and safety and environmental crime, as well as a wide variety of other criminal law matters with a particular emphasis on cases with an international aspect. I am also one of a small number of solicitors with experience advising on war crimes investigations and related matters. I act for individuals and organisations in a wide range of cases involving allegations of financial wrongdoing and other forms of misconduct, including acting as Independent Legal Advisor (ILA) to individuals in the course of investigations by their employers or regulators. I regularly act for organisations that come into contact with a range of criminal law issues and conduct internal investigations on behalf of companies and other organisations. I have particular expertise in the area of proceeds of crime (money laundering), including the asset forfeiture regime in the UK.Following work place accidents I represent companies and individuals during the initial police and Health and Safety Executive investigation, through to the conclusion of cases at inquests or in the criminal courts. I have acted in cases investigated by the Environment Agency, Fire and Rescue Authorities, the Marine and Coastguard Agency, the Civil Aviation Authority and Air Accident Investigation Branch.Many of my cases have a cross border element. These include investigations conducted in multiple jurisdictions, the use of mutual legal assistance and other forms of international co-operation, as well as extradition and INTERPOL Notices. In addition I provide advice and representation in respect of war crimes and related allegations, including universal jurisdiction matters - allegations which can be investigated and prosecuted in the UK even if neither the alleged offence nor those involved have any connection with the UK. I joined Kingsley Napley in 2002 and became a partner in 2010.

Listed skills include Criminal Law, Fraud, Criminal Defense, White Collar Criminal Defense, and 7 others.