Alex Swan

An experienced lawyer who has worked on a variety of complex and high-profile criminal matters, ranging from serious sexual allegations to multi-jurisdictional bribery allegations, Alex specialises in business crime – including restraint and confiscation proceedings – and has extensive experience of advising clients both pre- and post-charge.  Alex has dealt with matters prosecuted by the SFO, the CPS, HMRC, the NCA, and the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (as was).

Following his call to the Bar and subsequent cross-qualification as a solicitor, Alex has developed a strong portfolio of advisory and litigation skills. He has considerable experience of advising clients at the police station and at court, and is qualified as a Higher Rights solicitor-advocate.

Having been educated in Australia and Japan, Alex read law at the University of Westminster.  He speaks both Japanese and Hindi.

Professional Memberships:

• Young Fraud Lawyers Association
• London Criminal Courts Solicitors’ Association