The UK wide section of Chambers Legal Directory has included Bankside Law in its list of leading experts in the fraud defence lawyer field. It describes Bankside Law as follows “This compact fraud and regulatory boutique is at the forefront of applying new alternative business models to the fraud market and continues to punch above its weight, acting in cases alongside firms with a far larger footprint. It handles professional discipline, regulatory, criminal and criminal fraud work, frequently acting on behalf of senior employees at major companies who are being investigated by the SFO, FSA, CPS or HMRC.”
John Williams is described as  “a complete joy to work with," according to sources. "He is also valued for his attention to detail and deft approach to client care." http://www.chambersandpartners.com/UK/Editorial/72810#org_73938
The firm’s action on corruption cases is also recognised as becoming more prevalent.

Under the 2012 Legal 500 directory the firm and Jonathan Goldring also achieved recognition in the fraud, white-collar crime section as follows "At Bankside Law, Jonathan Goldring is an experienced practitioner in high-value fraud and serious crime cases, and has defended numerous carousel fraud cases." http://www.legal500.com/firms/815/offices/754