Shaul Brazil

Shaul specialises in criminal and regulatory law, with an emphasis on serious fraud, corruption (particularly overseas corruption) and contentious financial services regulation. His practice also encompasses cartel defence, extradition and mutual legal assistance, money laundering and all matters within the scope of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

Shaul has acted in a number of high profile investigations and prosecutions/proceedings brought by agencies including the Serious Fraud Office, the Financial Services Authority, HM Revenue and Customs, the Serious Organised Crime Agency, the US Department of Justice and the Society of Lloyd’s.

Shaul has contributed to articles for publications including the International Who’s Who of Business Crime Lawyers, the European Lawyer, and Chambers Directory. He also contributed to the cash seizure and forfeiture chapter of the Oxford University Press’ forthcoming “Money Laundering Law and Regulation: A Practical Guide”.

Shaul joined BCL Burton Copeland as an employed barrister in February 2007. He was called to the Bar in 2003, following which he spent two years at a leading criminal/regulatory defence firm of solicitors before completing pupillage at a leading fraud and regulatory set of chambers.

Shaul is a barrister and Member of Lincoln’s Inn. He is also a member of the Young Fraud Lawyers Association, the Proceeds of Crime Lawyers Association and the Extradition Lawyers Association.