The Legal 500 Clients’ Guide to the UK Legal Profession, 2007

The Legal 500 Clients’ Guide to the UK Legal Profession, 2007

The latest edition of The Legal 500, one of the leading independent directories of UK legal services, has now been published.

The directory recognises BCL Burton Copeland as one of four firms that make up the elite niche of firms that remain dominant in the area of criminal fraud and recommends BCL Burton Copeland as a leading firm in the following practice areas:

  • Fraud (Criminal)
  • Fraud: Commercial and Regulatory Investigations
  • Crime
  • Customs and Excise

Fraud: Criminal and Fraud: Commercial and Regulatory Investigations

In relation to Fraud (Criminal), as in previous years, we are again ranked joint top of the table of leading firms.  The directory recognises our partners Ian Burton and Harry Travers as leading individuals and states:

BCL Burton Copeland has cemented its position as a leading criminal fraud practice under renowned specialist Ian Burton.  Highlights included the successful representation of Yukos’ ex-vice president in an extradition application by the Russian government; and advising several individuals involved in Scotland Yard’s cash-for-honours inquiry.  The highly regarded Harry Travers defended a client on an HMRC fraud prosecution, and the firm is advising on allegations of blackmail concerning QPR football club.

The firm is also ranked as a leading firm in relation to Fraud: Commercial and Regulatory Investigations.

Crime

In relation to Crime, the firm continues to be ranked high up in the table of leading firms with Mark Haslam again being recognised as a leading individual.  The directory states:

BCL Burton Copeland is famed for its excellent criminal fraud practice.  Mark Haslam handles all aspects of criminal work, from motoring offences to large-scale drug cases, serious public order offences, manslaughter and murder.  His clients have included numerous high-profile sports stars.

Customs & Excise

In relation to Customs & Excise, the firm continues to be ranked joint top of the table of leading firms, with the directory stating:

BCL Burton Copeland enjoys an excellent reputation for handling white-collar crime cases.  The firm is highly experienced in advising on customs and excise matters, particularly MTIC cases.  Harry Travers enjoys a first-class reputation.