Alistair is a specialist in major crime, Drugs, Murder, Fraud, Money Laundering, Foreign Nationals Crime. His reputation within the industry is immense. He has represented defendants in the majority of major trials which have occurred in the last 30 years.

Alistair was Admitted in 1980 having worked as a legal executive for 16 years previously and has a wealth of experience. He was the founding Partner of a leading regional Crime Practice, for over 16 years, before moving on. Both Alistair and his firm were ranked in Chambers Guide for over a decade (1993 -2005).

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09 Jul 2025

Partner Richard Cannon comments on Monzo being fined by the FCA over financial crime failings

Partner Richard Cannon comments on the news that Monzo has been fined £21 million by the FCA over ‘inadequate’ anti-financial crime systems and for breaching a requirement preventing it from opening accounts for high-risk customers. […]

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09 Jul 2025

Partner Richard Cannon comments on Monzo being fined by the FCA over financial crime failings