Liam Lane
Liam is an Associate in our Business Crime & Investigations team. His practice encompasses a wide range of serious and general crime, financial misconduct, sanctions, INTERPOL Red Notices and internal investigations. He is a specialist in guiding individuals through complex and sensitive issues.
Liam provides a range of crisis management responses to individuals based in the UK and overseas. He has particular expertise in advising individuals accused of Serious & General Crime, ranging from theft, harassment, malicious communications and public order offences through to serious allegations of sexual misconduct, terrorism, violence, drug offences and homicide. He frequently attends the police station, whether for voluntary interviews or interviews upon arrest, both for children and adults and is regularly instructed to act for the family members of HNW individuals or regulated professionals, who trust him to guide their family members through investigations.
Liam is renowned for his pro-active approach towards investigations, including the preparation of detailed letters of representations, and has a strong track record in concluding investigations with no further action being taken. He is also recognised for his approach that often avoids the need for clients to be interviewed, further protecting them from the risk of criminal liability and exposure to the criminal justice system.
Liam is experienced in dealing with cross-border matters on behalf of politically exposed persons (PEPs) and high-net-worth individuals, including UK Sanctions (in particular the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019), extradition requests and INTERPOL Red Notices.
Chambers 2026 recognises Liam as an “Associate to Watch” in Crime: London (Firms) with clients saying that “Liam is capable beyond his years. He is a dedicated lawyer with great legal knowledge and very strategic” and “An outstanding junior solicitor and star of the future.”
Legal 500 2026 recognises Liam as a “Key Lawyer” in Crime: General (London) where he is “noted for his capabilities in national security cases”. Liam was also praised by a respondent as “very impressive and operates at a level well above his years of experience. His client care is excellent, and it's clear that his clients trust his judgment implicitly. Liam will go far.”
Alongside his practice, Liam is member of the editorial board of Lloyd’s Law Reports: Financial Crime and has also been published by Financial Regulation International, LexisNexis PSL and Law360.
Case examples
Serious & General Crime
Assisted in the representation of a retired senior police officer accused of perverting the course of justice in relation to the Hillsborough Stadium disaster. Mr Justice Davis ruled there was no case to answer
Business Crime & Investigations
Represented multiple individuals in making representations to INTERPOL regarding notices circulated by various countries, including the Russian Federation and the United Arab Emirates.