Alistair Webster KC is often instructed in matters relating to Fraud, Bribery and Corruption, Money Laundering, Tax Disputes (including VAT and Duty), Confiscation and Restraint, Environmental Law, Serious Crime and Private Prosecutions, and Civil Fraud.

His breadth of experience means that he has dealt with aspects of fraud not only in the criminal courts, but also in the High Court, the Administrative Court, and the tax tribunals. Added to his experience in proceeds of crime and restraint orders, he is thus able to offer a rare combination of services across the board and to advise with an eye to the consequences beyond the immediate issues presented to him.

Alistair has spent his career as a leader dealing with high profile and difficult cases, across a range of fields of practice which require the combination of intellect, analytical and courtroom skills which he deploys to such effect. He has substantial experience of prosecuting or defending, or acting for Claimants or Respondents.

He is a leader in his field and provides clients a high degree of assurance that their cases will be dealt with efficiently and effectively, with an eye kept constantly on the best way to achieve a positive outcome.

This has been supported in the legal directories over the years.

• “Outstanding Intellect”

• “ Exceptional Advocate”

• “First class strategist and tactician”

He is on the SFO’s lists both for prosecutions and asset recovery. Alistair has been a Recorder of the Crown Court for over 30 years and is a Master of the Bench of Middle Temple.

Alistair is currently instructed in substantial and complex matters including.

• Multi-million pound money laundering conspiracy for lead defendant in a case alleging currency smuggling on a vast scale.

• Defending a solicitor charged in relation to an investment trust fraud

• Defending a businessman charged with VAT offences.

• Representing appellants in share valuation appeal.

Advising and representing financial professionals in relation to alleged income tax frauds.

• Representing a PhD postgraduate charged with terrorism offences

• Representing companies and director charged with large scale VAT and duty fraud in the FTT and the UTT.

• Representing company and director in multi-million pound appeal in the FTT.

• Advising and representing companies and directors in prosecutions brought by the EA and local authorities.