Anthony Burton CBE

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Anthony is a Partner in the Crime and Regulatory team. One of SMB's Founding Partners, he is a leading authority on domestic and international criminal law and has a wealth of high-profile court experience.

Anthony has been a prominent figure in criminal defence work for nearly 40 years and he was ranked in Chambers UK and noted for his deep experience in handling a wide array of serious crime cases. He is described as “a really dedicated and hard-working lawyer who is really committed to the client.”

Anthony is Chairman of the Board of the Royal Court Theatre and is a regular writer and broadcaster on legal affairs. He is a Council member of the all party organisation Justice.