William England

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ABOUT WILLIAM ENGLAND

Recommended as a leading junior in Chambers and Partners 2025 in financial crime and crime and as a leading junior in fraud and crime in the Legal 50•••25, William has extensive experience in serious organised crime, financial crime and regulatory compliance. He has appeared in a number of notable cases and public inquiries, including business-related crime and enforcement. William acts for the defence in high profile and serious organised crime and is well known for his attention to detail, and his ability to assimilate complicated case material rapidly. In recent years he has defended in complex fraud, high profile terrorist cases and matters prosecuted by the NCA, UKBA, FCA, SFO and the SPA. “Will is always on top of the papers, he has excellent judgement and command of the court room”. Chambers and Partners 2025. “William is smooth and sharp. He understands issues at an early stage and is very thorough with evidence”. “Will works tirelessly and under tough circumstances. He has a charming influence and calms clients”. “A master tactician and an articulate and persuasive advocate with a wealth of experience. Juries love him”. Legal 50•••25. “William is a tactical genius and a cogent advocate. He is simply brilliant.\' Legal 50•••24. He has an assured and confident manner with judges.\"\"William provides a great level of service to the client and is able to think strategically and tactically about how best to approach the matter.\"\"William is smooth, suave and a very good advocate.\"\"He has a flamboyant style in court and great experience.\" Chambers and Partners 2024.\"A barrister with an assured style who is a good judge of a case\". Chambers and Partners 2023.\"He is an incredible tactician and problem solver\". Recommended as a leading junior in crime. Legal 50•••23.\"Will is a very experienced leading junior, he puts together well-drafted and well-crafted legal arguments. Very versatile\". Recommended as leading junior in fraud, Legal 50•••23.\"An able practitioner who reads the case well and is good with clients\". Chambers and Partners 2022\".\"A force of nature.\"\"He\'s very shrewd, good with clients and a fine cross-examiner.\"\"An exceptionally bright and extremely hard-working barrister.\" Chambers and Partners 2021.\"William provides a commanding performance every time. The court listens when he speaks, such is his delivery\". Legal 50•••22.“A fighter who oozes confidence.” Legal 50•••21.