Lisa is a Consultant Solicitor at Shaw Graham Kersh, specialising in serious financial crime and complex international extradition. She has over 15 years of experience acting for individuals, corporate entities, and directors facing high-stakes criminal investigations and multi-jurisdictional proceedings.

Lisa defends clients facing Serious Fraud investigations and prosecutions brought by the country's most formidable enforcement authorities, including the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and specialist units within the Crown Prosecution Service. Her work spans the full lifecycle of complex criminal proceedings, from pre-charge engagement through to trial and appeal, and she is experienced in leading and co-ordinating dedicated defence teams in cases of substantial complexity.

Extradition & Cross-Border Work

Lisa maintains a strong international practice, representing individuals facing removal from the UK before Westminster Magistrates' Court and the High Court. She is highly experienced in navigating the overlap between international criminal requests, regulatory enforcement, and fundamental human rights. Her work includes formulating technical challenges under the ECHR to resist extradition on the grounds of an unfair trial or degrading treatment in the requesting state; advising on complex cross-border issues arising under Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLATs), including double jeopardy arguments; and assisting clients facing INTERPOL Red Notices and multi-jurisdictional sanctions regimes.

Financial Crime & Asset Forfeiture.

Lisa regularly advises and defends clients across the full spectrum of financial crime. Her core areas of work include representing clients in high-profile bribery and corruption cases and advising on corporate compliance frameworks; challenging Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and managing civil and criminal asset restraint under the Proceeds of Crime Act; acting for clients in applications to vary or discharge Account Freezing Orders (AFOs) in both the Magistrates' Court and the High Court; and defending individuals and company directors in civil and criminal tax investigations and Insolvency Act prosecutions..

Beyond Client Work

Lisa is an active member of the Innocence Project, contributing to the investigation of potential miscarriages of justice and wrongful convictions. She also supports legal charities committed to the pursuit of justice and equity within the legal system..

A recognised voice in her field, Lisa is a regular speaker and legal author on regulatory developments and global financial enforcement trends. She has presented at international economic sanctions conferences and contributes frequently to professional publications, including Practice Notes for Practical Law Company (PLC).