Our Proceeds of Crime team have been ranked in both Chambers
UK: A Client's Guide to the Legal Profession and the Legal
500.
"The ‘excellent’ Blake Lapthorn is regarded as a leader in
relation to receivership matters in confiscation and proceeds of
crime cases. Warren
Foot is singled out for his ‘rare ability to
combine audacity with a well-measured approach'."
Legal 500
2009
"The firm has achieved particular recognition for complex
insolvency litigation, advising on fraud-related insolvency
situations and Proceeds of Crime Act work."
Chambers UK: A Client's Guide
to the Legal Profession 2009
"Blake Lapthorn has impressive expertise acting for
prosecution-elected receivers as well as defending clients against
prosecution. Highlights included representing the receiver in
Capewell v HMRC, which went to the House of Lords, and acting for
the management receiver in Briggs-Price v RCPO and Nicholas
O'Reilly in the Court of Appeal. ‘Top’ lawyer Warren
Foot heads the team."
Legal 500 2008
"Blake Lapthorn Tarlo Lyons has a fine practice in customs
and excise matters. ...the practice still handles some impressive
instructions. Recent highlights include acting for the beneficial
owner of a large administration company investigated by HMRC for
evading corporation tax and money laundering. Warren
Foot leads the team."
Legal 500 2007
