Max Hobbs > Macfarlanes LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

The ’insightful, experienced, and effective’ Macfarlanes LLP corporate crime and investigations practice is highly recommended for defending clients in complex multijurisdictional criminal investigations brought by the SFO and DOJ. Counting entrepreneurs, politically exposed and HNW individuals in its client-base, the team has a growing presence in the financial sanctions space, along with long-established expertise in alleged tax fraud. Neill Blundell heads the group, using a ‘friendly, open approach’ to advise individuals on aspects of financial crime ranging from bribery and corruption to money laundering, while Lorna Emson has experience handling high-profile civil and criminal proceedings. Helen Harvey regularly designs and implements compliance programmes and  Max Hobbs focuses on general crime issues. Associates Francis Bond and James Reid are also noted.