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Richard Cornthwaite specialises in representing persons under investigation or facing fraud prosecutions and has acted in many of the largest and most high profile cases ever prosecuted by the Serious Fraud Office, Financial services Authority, HMRC and the Crown Prosecution Service. Richard has frequently advised professionals and directors who are the subject of Regulatory investigation.
He was mentioned by Legal 500 as a 'Key Lawyer' in their 2022 rankings.
He is recognised by his peers for being unflappable under pressure and has been lauded for his keen judgment and air of authority.
He has a reputation for providing advice which is both logical and practical, whilst at all times putting clients at their ease.
Richard has been involved in many high profile cases over the last 30 years including Guinness, Brent Walker and Operation Holbein. More recently Richard led the defence in the first SFO prosecution arising from the investigation into alleged manipulation of the Libor benchmark rate.
Richard and all the team at Cartwright King are dedicated to helping you. If you need help, contact Richard by email using this form or using the details below:
Manchester
National Coverage
Grampian House, 144 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3EE
Head of Motoring
Criminal Defence, Motoring, Regulatory Law, Education
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Litigation Executive
Criminal and Discipline Law, Regulatory Law
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Director
Fraud
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Interim Head of Fraud
Fraud and Tax, Complex Serious Crime, Extradition and Military Law
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Solicitor, Consultant
Criminal Defence, Fraud
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Chairman
Business Defence
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Litigation Executive
Criminal Defence
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Barrister
Criminal Defence, Fraud, Regulatory, Professional Discipline
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Associate Solicitor
Fraud and Business Crime
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Litigator
Fraud, Tax and Business Crime
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Consultant Solicitor
Criminal Defence, Fraud
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Associate Solicitor
Criminal and Discipline Law
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