Anthony Glass QC
Call 1965 Silk 1986MA (Oxon)
Practice: Fraud and Crime
‘A favourite of many everything you look for in a QC and more." he has a tremendous and distinctive presence in court - his tall frame, gravelly voice, calm air of assurance and unfailing good humour make him a tremendously attractive advocate." ’ – Chambers UK (2010)Summary
Anthony Glass specialises in general crime and fraud, with a bias towards both defending and prosecuting large, complex cases.He is instructed by many specialist firms of solicitors and prosecuting authorities, in cases ranging from VAT and money laundering to robbery and murder.
Reviews
Anthony Glass QC has regularly featured in Chambers and other legal directories over many years, being recommended in both fraud and general crime. Comments over the years have included:
Anthony Glass "who has recently argued in a Ponzi fraud claim - Legal 500 (2010) - Fraud
Anthony Glass "a well-established leader who scores highly on judgement, ability and determination" - Legal 500 (2010) - Crime
‘Anthony Glass QC has "tremendous judgement and is vastly experienced." He was involved in a series of high-profile cases, including the defence of an individual in an alleged conspiracy to defraud the Bank of England by £250 million and a Ponzi fraud involving investors throughout Europe. ’ – Chambers UK (2010)
‘Anthony Glass QC is known for his "formidable court presence, refreshing approachability and great experience".’ – Legal 500 (2009)
‘"Incisive and hard-working", he is "a quality advocate who is up to any task."’ – Chambers UK (2009)
‘"A glory to work with". He prosecutes and defends, and has expertise in VAT evasion and money-laundering cases.’ – Chambers UK (2009)
‘As safe a bet as you can get on manslaughter, murder, serious armed robbery and fraud cases… and effective with juries’ – Chambers UK (2008)
Career Details
Anthony Glass QC is instructed by many specialist firms of solicitors and prosecuting authorities in cases involving VAT, excise, money laundering, drugs, insurance and banking, as well as robbery and murder.Anthony Glass QC has a great deal of previous experience defending police officers charged with serious criminal offences.
Appointments
| 2010 | SFO Approved Counsel List |
| 1995 | Bencher |
| 1985 - 2005 | Recorder of the Crown Court |
Additional Information
Authorised to sit at the Central Criminal Court.BA (Hons) Jurisprudence (Lincoln College, Oxford)
Registered with the Bar Council – Public Access Directory
Member of the Public Access Bar Association - PABA
Notable cases:
R v Shaw & Others (2012)
Revenge Attack
R v Gallagher (2009)
Multimillion pound fraud
R v Hassan Mir (2007)
Asian double killing
R v Mak Ping Sheun & others (2007)
Conspiracy to defraud Bank of England
R v Ablewhite & others (2006)
High-profile animal rights activists case
R v Burvill & others (2006)
Heathrow Airport robberies
R v Bates & Garside (2005)
Contract killing
R v Hursey & others (2004)
Re-insurance fraud
R v Hurtado & others (2001)
Money-laundering of drug assets
R v Ilett & others (1998)
Death in police custody
