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Katie Wheatley

Captain · DISC type SD
Head of Crime, Fraud and Regulatory Team at Bindmans LLP
📍 London Area, United Kingdom

Katie Wheatley is the Head of Financial Crime and HNW Defence at Bindmans LLP, with over 20 years of experience. She specializes in representing high-net-worth individuals in complex cases brought by the SFO and FCA. A graduate of the University of Nottingham, she is recognized as a leading individual by the Legal 500.

Her professional work is deeply intertwined with a personal passion for the legal systems integrity. She is an active voice in discussions concerning the justice system, advocating for foundational principles and participating in events at the Old Bailey to examine solutions to current challenges confronting criminal justice.

She is described in the Legal 500 as a "superb tactician" with "excellent judgment and real gravitas. "

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Head of Crime, Fraud and Regulatory Team
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London Area, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Katie shows up

Dynamic But Sincere
Decisive But Calm
Consummate Professional

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Priorities

Topics Katie cares about

Financial Crime Defence
Her core specialization involves defending high-profile, high-net-worth individuals and organisations in complex criminal and financial regulatory investigations.
Justice System Reform
Actively involved in the "Justice for All Series, " which examines the challenges facing the criminal justice system and seeks solutions for a fair system.
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Career

Work history

9-2012
Head of Crime, Fraud and Regulatory Team
Bindmans LLP
Partner and LLP Member
Bindmans LLP
1-2008 - 4-2009
Associate
Bindmans LLP
In the press

Media appearances

A dangerous step and a body blow to our criminal justice system – Katie Wheatley speaks on the government’s plans to abolish some jury trials. Featured in Bindmans LLP – News & Insights
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Bindmans partner Katie Wheatley quoted in The Times. Featured in Bindmans LLP – News & Insights
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Education
Education details unavailable
University of Nottingham
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

S

Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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