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Charles Bott KC ranked Band 1 by Chambers and Partners


Charles Bott KC has been ranked as a Band 1 lawyer by Chambers and Partners at the UK Bar for the 13th consecutive year.

Charles Bott KC has been ranked Band 1 for his work on Financial Crime matters by Chambers and Partners.

This is the 13th consecutive year running that Charles, our Head of Advocacy, has attained this highly-sought after ranking from the world’s leading legal directory.

Charles is a well-known and highly-regarded advocate who is also ranked as a leading Silk by Legal 500, specialising in cases of serious fraud and money laundering.

He combines extensive criminal experience with a background in civil and commercial law, and has become a leading practitioner and recognised authority in the fields of civil fraud litigation, asset recovery, civil recovery and account freeing orders.

What Chambers and Partners said – Financial Crime

Charles Bott KC is a popular choice of silk for the defence of a variety of financial criminal charges, including those relating to rate manipulation, tax fraud, and corruption. He is known for his superior intellect, careful attention to detail and great communication skills. Bott handles a number of complex fraud matters for clients from the financial services industry.

What the market said

  • “There is nothing Charles has not seen before. He can call on decades of experience and is willing to share his knowledge with members of the team at every level.”
  • “Charles is the doyen of fraud lawyers.”

Charles was also ranked Band 2 for his work on Criminal matters overall.

What Chambers and Partners said – Crime

Charles Bott KC is a distinguished silk with a practice across serious and financial crime. Alongside a strong fraud practice, he has experience handling terrorist cases and homicides.

What the market said

  • “Charles is very intelligent and astute. He leaves no page unturned.”
  • “Charles is a superb lawyer who is hardworking and easily approachable.”
  • “Charles Bott is outstanding!”
  • “Charles’ advice is spectacular. He is very considered and he consistently represents the clients well.”
  • “Charles can turn his hand to anything.”

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Charles Bott KC is a highly-regarded advocate at the London Bar, ranked Band 1 by Chambers and Partners.

Charles Bott KC

Head of Advocacy



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