David Kerr
Financial Crime & Private Prosecutions Solicitor
Solicitor London Solicitor in an SRA-regulated legal practice
This profile describes representative areas of work. Current practising status can be checked on the public SRA record.
Role and focus
David is a solicitor specialising in financial-crime matters and private prosecutions. He assesses the available evidence, identifies the legal questions that must be resolved and advises whether criminal proceedings are realistic and proportionate.
His work includes document-heavy fraud allegations, witness evidence, disclosure, instructions to counsel and coordination with investigators and forensic specialists. Where appropriate, he considers recovery options alongside the prosecution strategy so that each route supports the wider objectives of the matter.
David gives clients a clear account of the available legal routes, evidential weaknesses, likely costs and procedural risks before substantial steps are taken.
Key areas of work
- Private-prosecution assessment and case preparation
- Fraud and financial-crime evidence
- Disclosure and counsel coordination
- Parallel prosecution and recovery strategy