Andrew Trollope KC
Andrew is a distinguished barrister, recognised as a leading silk in both Financial Crime and General Crime, with notable rankings in Chambers and Partners and Legal 500. His expertise spans a wide range of areas, including financial crime, tax law, POCA (Proceeds of Crime Act), serious and organised crime, and regulatory issues.
In the field of financial crime, Andrew has represented high-profile individuals, corporate clients, and government agencies in cases involving fraud (both civil and criminal), money laundering, bribery, and asset recovery. His experience includes advising on pre-charge matters and handling complex legal issues. He has been involved in landmark cases such as defending a corporate financier accused of conspiracy to defraud in connection with a stockbroker’s handling of a rights issue, and a major share trading fraud involving market manipulation.
Andrew’s serious crime practice is equally impressive, covering murders, serious organized crime, firearms offenses, corruption, and drug-related matters. He is regularly instructed by both the defence and prosecution, known for his in-depth knowledge and renowned cross-examination skills.
In addition, Andrew has a robust tax law practice, with experience representing clients before the First Tier and Upper Tier Tax Tribunals, particularly in matters related to civil recovery, unexplained wealth orders, and asset forfeiture. He has substantial experience in confiscation proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
Until recently, Andrew served as a Crown Court Recorder, adding to his comprehensive expertise and reputation in the legal field.
Testimonials
Ranked In
Cases
Crime
R v RELTON – Handling proceeds of BRINKS MAT gold robbery at Heathrow Airport
R v VICCEI – KNIGHTSBRIDGE SAFE DEPOSIT ROBBERY. UK’s second largest Robbery
R v IRELAND – Serial killer of gay men
R v ROONEY – Murder – ’Shoot out’ at Travellers’ site
R v SAUNDERS – Murder – Victim shot on Travellers’ site
R v COOPER – Murder – ‘Vigilantes’ beat suspected paedophile to death
R v SMITH – Double Murder – Knife fight at Travellers’ site
R v KHALID ALI – Terrorism – The ’Taliban Bomber’ arrested with knives in Westminster
Fraud and Financial Crime
R v STAINFORTH – The ‘BLUE ARROW’ case. Representing Corporate Financier from major stockbroker
R v THOMAS WARD – The ‘GUINNESS’ case. Representing Guinness main Board Director and member of the Bid Committee
R v MASTERSON – SFO prosecution of company takeover by CAIRD PLC. Representing Chief Executive
R v KEYES – HMRC prosecution of major utilities contractor McNicholas
R v JAMES – THE ‘HARROVIAN’ property fraud. Representing company’s Bank manager
R v MYLES – Prosecution of RICHMOND OIL AND GAS LTD or company prospectus. Representing main Board Director
R v MCKEOWN – SFO prosecution of POWERSCREEN PLC, a top Northern Ireland company. Representing Chief Executive
R v HOULT – SFO prosecution of corruption by IKEA’s suppliers. Representing Ikea Purchasing Manager
R v GOLECCHA – Multi £m MTIC fraud. Operation ‘Venison’
R v LINDSAY – Multi £m MTIC fraud. Operation ‘Vitric’
R v AUCHI – SFO prosecution of ‘price fixing cartel’ by pharmaceutical companies. Representing main Board Director of drug manufacturer
R v MATTHEWS – HMRC prosecution PEAKVIEWING LTD, a TV production company. Representing main Board Director
R v IBORI IBIE – SFO prosecution of money laundering for Nigerian Delta State Governor
R v DEL BASSO – A ‘landmark’ case. Confiscation proceedings following conviction for breach of planning law
R v PETER STORRIE – SFO prosecution of PORTSMOUTH FC for tax evasion on player transfers. Representing Chief Executive
R v BRUCE – SFO prosecution of SWIFT GROUP (a manpower company for the oil and gas industry) employees for bribery of Nigerian tax officials
R v PERRIN – SFO prosecution of VANTIS PLC accountants for promotion of tax avoidance scheme. Representing Deputy Managing Director
R v REVELL READ – SFO prosecution of UK’s largest-ever ‘boiler room’ investment fraud
R v SMITH – Prosecution of telecommunications company TELKOM LTD. Representing Managing Director
R v FALLON – Prosecution of Forex trader
R v BOND – HMRC £17m VAT prosecution of precious metals trader
Regulatory Law
FCA v STEPHEN GRIGGS – Enforcement action against PACIFIC CONTINENTAL SECURITIES LTD for sale of securities. Representing Director and Senior Executive Officer
FCA v JAY RUTLAND – Enforcement action against PACIFIC CONTINENTAL SECURITIES LTD for sale of securities. Representing broker
Sports Law
R v STORRIE – HMRC prosecution of PORTSMOUTH FC for tax evasion on transfer and agent’s fees
Tax/Duties
ASIANA LTD v HMRC – Appeals to FTTT/UT against duty on importations
MEGANTIC SERVICES LTD v HMRC – Appeal to FTTT claiming recovery of £40m input tax
EDGESKILL LTD v HMRC – Appeals to FTTT/UT claiming recovery of £15m input tax
GSM EXPORT LTD AND SPRINT CELLULAR LTD v HMRC – Appeals to FTTT/UT claiming recovery of £5m input tax
FAIRFORD GROUP PLC v HMRC – Appeal to FTTT claiming recovery on input tax
Civil Recovery
SOCA/NCA v HAKKI YAMAN NAMLI AND TOPINVEST HOLDINGS INTERNATIONAL – Action under POCA to recover $7m in UK bank account
Professional Memberships
- Committee member of the Criminal Bar Association 1990-2001
- Bar Council International Relations Committee
- Advisory Council British Institute of International and Comparative Law
- Fellow of the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies
- Bencher of Inner Temple
Career
- Head of Chambers specialising in criminal law
- Appointed Assistant Recorder 1984
- Appointed Recorder 1989
Publications
Contributor (with others from 187 Chambers) to Fraud; Law, Practice and Procedure (Lexis Nexis, Butterworths)
Direct Access
Andrew Trollope KC is qualified to accept instructions directly from clients and is registered under the Bar Council’s Public Access Scheme, meaning that members of the public who seek specialist advice can come directly to him. In addition, he welcomes instructions from solicitors, in-house law departments, qualified foreign lawyers, and clients licensed by the Bar Council to give instructions directly to barristers under the Bar Council’s Licensed Access Scheme. For more information please visit our Direct Access page here.