UK Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: John Binns BCL Solicitors LLP
BCL Solicitors LLP BCL Solicitors LLP is a boutique criminal-regulatory firm, based in London. BCL ad - vises individuals and businesses in connection with criminal investigations and related areas, including data protection, extradition, health and safety, pro - ceeds of crime, sanctions, and tax investigations. It was ranked the best firm this year in Chambers’ High Net Worth guide for financial crime, and is high - ly ranked in other categories, including financial and
general crime. BCL’s sanctions practice (ranked tier 2 in Chambers UK) includes assisting designated per - sons (DPs) with challenging their designations, advis - ing on compliance and obtaining licences, and co- ordinating work across jurisdictions. BCL also assists DPs and others with sanctions-related issues and disputes, including where UK sanctions impact busi - nesses and proceedings in the UK or internationally.
Author
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 UK’s money laundering laws. His sanctions practice includes assisting high-profile designated persons (DPs) and others in connection with UK sanctions compliance and challenges, and coordinating 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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