ENGLAND & WALES Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: John Kaye and Piers Desser Carson Kaye
Carson Kaye is a leading specialist criminal litigation firm dedicated exclusively to the defence of individu - als and corporates facing allegations of white-collar and financial crime. Based in London, the firm has a nationwide reach and is regularly instructed in com - plex and high-value matters requiring strategic and carefully managed representation. The firm’s work encompasses serious fraud, insider dealing, money laundering and related financial and regulatory inves - tigations, frequently involving cross-border elements. The firm has acted in a range of high-profile cases, advising clients from the earliest stages of investi -
gation through to trial and appellate proceedings, in matters investigated and prosecuted by the Crown Prosecution Service, the Serious Fraud Office, the Fi - nancial Conduct Authority and HMRC. Carson Kaye is noted for its forensic approach to case preparation, particularly in matters involving substantial volumes of financial and digital evidence. Its focused and specialist structure enables consistent handling of sophisticated cases, with close partner involvement and a measured, solutions-oriented approach tai - lored to the legal and practical needs of each client. Piers Desser is a senior solicitor at Carson Kaye Solicitors in London, specialising in serious and complex criminal litigation. He has extensive experience across the full spectrum of criminal defence work, including fraud, white-collar crime, asset recovery, extradition and regulatory proceedings. He is regularly instructed in high-value and sensitive matters involving detailed evidential analysis and significant reputational risk. Piers is noted for his proactive and strategic approach to investigation-stage advice, including police interviews and early case assessment. His practice is characterised by thorough preparation, tactical awareness and a focus on achieving optimum outcomes at the earliest possible stage.
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John Kaye is a director of Carson Kaye Solicitors and a leading white- collar crime lawyer based in London. He specialises in complex criminal litigation and defence, with a focus on serious fraud, insider dealing, money
laundering and related financial and regulatory investigations. He is regularly instructed in high- value and sensitive matters, often involving multi- jurisdictional issues and detailed financial evidence. He acts for individuals and corporates at all stages of proceedings, from pre-charge engagement through to trial and appeal. John is recognised for his strategic judgement, thorough preparation and calm, client-focused approach to complex criminal proceedings.
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