BCL Solicitors LLP
BCL is a market leading law firm, specialising in domestic and international corporate crime, financial crime, regulatory enforcement, and serious and general crime.
We are experts in our field, top-ranked by Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500, and recognised in Who’s Who Legal and in GIR’s list of the world’s leading investigations firms.
We provide discreet, effective and expert advice to corporations, public bodies, public figures, senior executives and high net worth individuals. We care for our clients and always strive to achieve the best possible outcomes for them.
John Binns announced as a speaker at Cannabis Europa London 2019
BCL partner, John Binns has been announced as a speaker at Cannabis Europa London 2019, discussing the legal issues facing the European cannabis indus...
Shaul Brazil discusses the topic of Extradition with Edward Fennell of The Times
BCL partner, Shaul Brazil, who is currently co-chairing a session at the International Bar Association Transnational Crime Conference in Buenos Aires,...
Paul Morris and David Hardstaff quoted in The Law Society Gazette – ‘Lawyers split on digital disclosure measures’
BCL's Paul Morris and David Hardstaff are quoted in an article from The Law Society Gazette, discussing recent reports of complainants being asked to...
John Binns writes for LexisNexis on the UK and US corporate crime gap
BCL partner, John Binns writes for LexisNexis discussing the key aspects of Corruption Watch’s report, ‘The Corporate Crime Gap: How the UK lags behin...
Paul Morris quoted in The Times article: “Phone data is crucial for fair trials, say lawyers”
Following from the recent BCL article discussing digital data requested in investigations, BCL partner, Paul Morris was quoted in an article from The...
Access to complainants’ mobile phones in Criminal Investigations – Is it really an invasion of privacy?
BCL's Paul Morris and David Hardstaff discuss recent reports on digital data requested in investigations....
Shaul Brazil to Co-Chair session at the IBA Transnational Crime Conference
BCL partner, Shaul Brazil, will co-chair the session on Extradition, Politics and the Rule of Law at the IBA (International Bar Association) Transnati...
Voyeurism (Offences) Act 2019 creates new sexual offences for ‘upskirting’
After careful consideration of the concerns raised by complainants and certain MPs, the government rightly decided a change was necessary in order to...
What to Do When Faced With a Production Order or a Disclosure Notice: Proceeds of Crime Act Investigations Guide
The range of powers available to investigators under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) is extensive. While there is some overlap with powers avail...
Post-Conviction Advice: How to Get Help with Appeals and Confiscation
The shock of a criminal conviction, and/or a harsher than expected sentence, can make it hard to think clearly about the options for what to do next....
Guy Bastable and Tom McNeill write for Law360 on Fatal Accidents and Criminal Liability in the UK
BCL's Guy Bastable and Tom McNeill give an expert analysis on the key responsibilities for companies in the UK regarding fatal accidents and criminal...
The “Troika Laundromat Fraud”: Exposing the weaknesses in UK’s Anti-Money Laundering regime
The so-called “Troika Laundromat” fraud, uncovered after one of the largest banking information leaks ever, highlights the ever-growing importance for...