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Anthony Burton

Anthony Burton CBE is a partner and co-head of the Crime and Regulatory department. · Simons Muirhead Burton

EnglandCrime, RegulatoryFrench

About

Anthony Burton CBE is a partner and co-head of the Crime and Regulatory department at Simons Muirhead Burton with over 40 years' experience in criminal law. He has acted in numerous high-profile criminal and regulatory matters (including Operation Julie, R v Maxwell, the IRA Brighton bombing, Operation Midland and Operation Weeting, and Tesco) and has represented many high-profile individuals and celebrities.

Practice areas

CrimeRegulatoryFinancial CrimeCivil FraudWhite-Collar Crime

Office

Expertise

General CrimeFinancial CrimeCivil FraudRegulatory InvestigationsWhite-Collar CrimeHigh-Profile / Celebrity DefenceCriminal Appeals / CCRC Applications

Education

  • Trained at the College of Law
  • Qualified 1972

Admissions

  • Higher Court Advocacy Rights (Crime)
  • Recorder of the Crown Court (1999-2017)

Languages

French