Nick Dent is a Partner in the White Collar Crime & Investigations Group.
Nick has significant experience representing individuals suspected of having committed serious and general criminal offences in investigations conducted by the Police, the Serious Fraud Office, the Financial Conduct Authority and other agencies.
Nick has particular expertise in discreetly handling sensitive cases for individuals who value their reputation and privacy as well as for those who work within regulated sectors.
Nick is familiar with defending individuals against a wide range of criminal allegations which often arise as a result of an individual's employment or relationship breakdown. He has a particular focus on providing pre-charge advice and representation in order to achieve an early conclusion to a criminal investigation. In addition, Nick has extensive experience of successfully defending his clients following a trials as well as successfully appealing against sentences and convictions.
Nick leads the general and serious crime practice at Mishcon De Reya. He is highly regarded for his expertise in this area and he is ranked in both Chambers and Partners and Legal 500.
Key Experience
Serious and General Crime
- Acted for numerous high profile individuals from the entertainment sector who were investigated by the Metropolitan Police and US agencies in connection with allegations arising from the #Metoo disclosures
- Represented a number of young people and adults who have been instigated as a result of the "Everyone's Invited" campaign
- Defended individuals who are subject to criminal complaints during relationship breakdowns
- Defended drivers accused of offences arising from fatal road traffic collisions
- Represented a senior insurance executive who stood trial in respect of a work place allegations
- Represented professionals who are subject to allegations of sexual misconduct in the workplace
- Represented television personalities, entertainers and sports people who have been prosecuted for road traffic offences
- Defended a street artist against allegations of forging art work
- Represented a senior banker accused of abusing her daughter
- Represented doctors accused of mistreating patients
White Collar Crime
- Represented individuals in bribery investigations and prosecutions
- Represented the lead defendant in the LIBOR "Brokers Trial"
- Represented a broker in LIBOR investigations by the SFO
- Represented numerous individuals who have been interviewed by the CMA in respect of alleged cartel offences, including leniency applicants
- Acted for bankers suspected of committing insider dealing by the FCA
- Acted for a banker suspected of breaching FCA rules
- Acted for a politician accused of accepting bribes
- Represented a Solicitor accused of fraud, forgery and perverting the course of justice
Career History
Managing Associate, Mishcon de Reya LLP
Senior Associate, Kingsley Napley
Associate, Hodge Jones and Allen
Trainee Solicitor, Hodge Jones and Allen