White-collar crime expert Ben Ticehurst joins HCR Law

White-collar crime and financial regulatory specialist Ben Ticehurst has joined HCR Law as Partner joining the firm’s growing Insurance, Risk and Regulatory team.

A renowned legal specialist, Ben serves as Senior Vice-Chair of the International Bar Association’s (“IBA”) Business Crime Committee and Vice-Chair of the Private Prosecutor’s Association. His role at IBA will see him co-moderating the Corruption in Sports session at the 27th Annual Transnational Crime Conference in Santiago, Chile later this year.

An experienced business crime practitioner, Ben has played a key role in high-profile trials involving conspiracy to defraud, multi-million-pound tax credit and VAT fraud, global bribery investigations, and significant investigations within the energy and financial services sectors.

Ben has a strong track record in defending banking professionals in cases of insider dealing and complex fraud, including landmark prosecutions such as the Euribor benchmark manipulation and Cum-Ex cases.

With extensive expertise in government investigations, compliance, and cross-border matters, he is a trusted advisor in navigating complex legal and regulatory challenges.

Heath Thomas, Head of HCR Law’s Insurance, Risk and Regulatory team, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Ben Ticehurst to HCR Law. His expertise strengthens our regulatory capabilities and enhances the breadth of our offering. Ben’s appointment reflects our commitment to providing market-leading legal services delivered by specialists in their field, further reinforcing HCR Law’s full-service approach.”

Recognised as a Next Generation Partner by Legal 500, Ben is noted for his expertise in multi-jurisdictional fraud, bribery, and corruption investigations.

On joining HCR Law, Ben said: “HCR Law has recently been recognised as one of the UK’s fastest-growing law firms, driven by increasing client demand and a reputation for delivering tailored, high-quality legal services. I am excited to be joining the firm and collaborating with new colleagues to advise clients from HCR’s London office.”

Ben’s appointment follows recent hire, Keith Mathews who joined as a Legal Director in the Insurance, Risk and Regulatory team.