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Phil Smith

Partner with over 25 years’ experience in high stakes criminal cases, often requiring sensitive handling and a strategic approach to crisis manage the potential reputational impact. · Simons Muirhead Burton

EnglandCrime, RegulatoryEnglish

About

Partner at Simons Muirhead Burton and joint-head of the Crime and Regulatory department, with over 25 years' experience handling high-stakes criminal, fraud and licensing matters, often involving sensitive issues and crisis management to address potential reputational impact.

Practice areas

CrimeRegulatoryFraudWhite-Collar CrimeLicensing

Office

Expertise

Private crimeWhite-collar crime (advice to individuals)FraudLicensingCrisis managementReputational risk

Education

  • Arnold School, Lancashire (1973-1987)
  • Cardiff University, LLB (Hons) 2:1 (1990)
  • College of Law (1991)

Admissions

  • Solicitor (qualified 1993)

Languages

English