Congratulations to Alex Bailin KC, Clare Montgomery KC, Tim Owen KC and Vedrana Pehar, who have been recognised in Chambers & Partners’ 2026 High Net Worth Guide for Financial Crime.
Star Individual Clare Montgomery KC is highly regarded at the financial crime Bar. Clare represents clients in a range of matters, including sanctions, fraud and extradition-related cases.
“I rate Clare as someone at the top of their game. She’s a star in her field without question. She is an amazing advocate, but she’s also very ‘normal’ and not at all difficult to work with: in spite of her status, she’s still good to work with and superb with clients.” “Clare is at the top of the tree, very good in terms of advocacy and is strategically very good in terms of working out a solution to a problem.”
Band 1 ranked Alex Bailin KC acts for high net worth individuals on financial crime matters. Alex’s cases include high-profile extradition work, SFO investigations, international corruption and tax fraud.
“Alex is really great to work with. One thing he’s very good at is making sure he captures everyone’s thoughts, makes sure everyone has an opportunity to discuss an issue. He’s great with clients, very responsive and hard-working.” “Alex is really client-friendly. He’s also a very good tactician in terms of strategy.”
Promoted in the new Guide to Band 1, Tim Owen KC handles financial crime matters for high net worth individuals. Tim’s cases include asset freezing, recovery and confiscation proceedings, money laundering investigations and civil fraud.
“Tim is very easy to work with and gives very good, straightforward advice.” “Tim is a very good advocate and very well respected by the High Court. Definitely one to use in higher-profile cases.”
Vedrana Pehar has been included in the guide for the first time this year. She has experience representing very high profile high net worth clients in matters relating to financial crime.
“Vedrana is extremely capable and effective, with attention to detail and sophistication in her approach.”
Matrix has also been included as a Set in the guide, described as “very strong on high net worth financial crime on the whole and are well clerked and very responsive.”