Partners: David Corker, Peter Binning, Nicola Finnerty, Robert Brown
- Partners : 4
- Number of other fee-earners: 10
- Total staff: 19
THE FIRM Based in the heart of legal London opposite the Royal Courts of Justice, Corker Binning is a leader in fraud, criminal and regulatory litigation and is well known for handling a wide range of complex and sensitive cases. Much of its work is high profile and international.
PRINCIPAL AREAS OF WORK
Fraud & Regulatory: The firm is a market leader in complex criminal fraud cases, both in the UK and abroad. It acts on the whole spectrum of criminal fraud and regulatory enforcement cases including money laundering, insider dealing, tax evasion, mortgage and investment fraud. As well as defending and advising suspects and defendants, Corker Binning often advises companies and individuals required to give evidence as witnesses in fraud investigations or produce documents. The firm advises individuals and companies in Financial Services Authority investigations and prosecutions, as well as investigations by other regulators. Bribery & Corruption: Extensive experience of a wide range of corruption investigations, particularly those involving international issues. The firm has acted for suspects and witnesses in many of the most complex recent cases prosecuted by the SFO and the CPS. The firm has substantial experience of reaching immunity or plea agreements under UK law and of seeking successful civil law remedies for its clients. Corker Binning is well placed to advise on the far reaching consequences of the Bribery Act 2010.
Criminal Antitrust (Cartels): The firm has been involved in all the criminal cartel investigations in the UK for the last decade, including those before the criminal cartel offence became law in 2003. It has in-depth experience of advising witnesses and suspects in high profile cartel investigations in the US as well as the UK.
Extradition & Mutual Legal Assistance: Corker Binning has many years of experience in this area including cases from the USA, Russia, Hong Kong, Thailand, the UAE and most EU and EEA countries.
General Crime: Corker Binning specialises in criminal defence work – every type of criminal case from common assault, theft, possession of controlled drugs and child pornography to official secrets, rape, GBH,murder and terrorism.Clients include well known figures from business, politics, sports and entertainment as well as media companies and journalists.
Other areas covered by Corker Binning include advice in relation to proceeds of crime issues such as restraint orders, cash seizures and asset freezing. Corker Binning’s regulatory experts also deal with disciplinary matters for professionals and the firm advises on the enforcement aspects of export control, health and safety, and corporate manslaughter.
Areas of PracticeSerious Fraud: Investigation & Litigation (Domestic & International): 60%
General Crime: 30%
Regulatory & Other Work: 10%