UK Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: John Binns BCL Solicitors LLP
BCL Solicitors LLP is a boutique criminal-regulatory and disputes firm, based in London. BCL advises in - dividuals and businesses in connection with criminal investigations and related areas, including commer - cial disputes, data protection, extradition, health and safety, proceeds of crime, sanctions, and tax investi - gations. It was ranked as a top firm this year in Cham - bers’ High Net Worth guide for financial crime, and is highly ranked in other categories, including financial
and general crime. BCL’s sanctions practice (ranked tier 2 in Chambers UK) includes assisting designated persons (DPs) with challenging their designations, advising on compliance and obtaining licences, and co-ordinating work across jurisdictions. The firm also assists DPs and others with sanctions-related issues and disputes, including where UK sanctions impact businesses and proceedings in the UK or internation - ally. UK’s money laundering laws. John’s sanctions practice includes assisting high-profile designated persons (DPs) and others in connection with UK sanctions compliance and challenges, and co-ordinating responses for DPs, their companies and families across affected jurisdictions. He is a prolific writer and presenter on various topics, including sanctions.
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John Binns is a partner at BCL Solicitors LLP, specialising in financial crime, proceeds of crime (Chambers tier 1), sanctions (tier 2) and tax investigations (tier 2). His clients include individuals and companies
accused of bribery, fraud, and other financial crimes, as well as businesses in connection with complex compliance matters, including those involving the
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