2BR recommended for Financial Crime in the Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide 2025

The 2025 Edition of the Chambers & Partners Guide for High Net Worth (HNW) Individuals has been published and Chambers is delighted to have again been recommended as a leading set in the Financial Crime category, with Jim Sturman KC and Simon Baker KC both recommended as leading silks for representing HNW individuals in relation to financial crime.

The Guide reflects that 2BR is “well regarded for its financial crime offering for High Net Worth individuals”, offering “expertise across all areas of white-collar crime.”  The guide notes that “its members are experienced in acting for high net worth individuals on financial crime matters, including money laundering, sanctions and criminal tax investigations.”   There is particular praise for 2BR’s clerks, who are described as “the best possible team, who are always on hand to help with any issues you may have at any time of the day” , and who provide” top-tier service and ensuring smooth and efficient operations.”

The Guide describes Jim Sturman KC a “a hugely well-respected advocate in general crime matters and also handles an impressive caseload of complex fraud and money laundering investigations.”  The guide notes that Jim “is a standout barrister who consistently delivers exceptional service, expertise and advocacy, making him a trusted and respected figure in the legal community.”  There is particular praise for the way that Jim “fights for his clients and is great with juries” and states that “Jim’s client-focused advocacy really sets him apart from the top KCs, and his ability to cross-examine witnesses is unrivalled.“

The Guide describes Simon Baker KC as “first class – he’s a brilliant lawyer, very hard-working, great with clients and engaging in court”, as well as describing him as “exceptionally thorough, sharp, incredibly approachable and supportive to the rest of the defence team.”  The guide goes on to note that Simon is “Known for his meticulous and strategic approach in the courtroom, Simon excels in mastering the facts of document-heavy cases, allowing him to present complex legal arguments clearly and convincingly.”

We are grateful for all of our clients and others in the market who provided their feedback to Chambers & Partners.

You can read more at https://chambers.com/law-firm/2br-high-net-worth-21:10435.