‘Very professional team, with high technical expertise in trade compliance across many jurisdictions.’

‘The team has extensive knowledge in regulatory investigations and specialist knowledge of the FCPA, UK Bribery Act and impact on corporates.’

‘A great cocktail of excellence mixed with pragmatism; a risk-based approach; always available.’

‘Karolos Seeger is a superb lawyer in all respects, instilling confidence in everything he does. Understands the full spectrum of issues and pressures faced by in-house counsel and supports accordingly; a great team player; ability to deflate tense situations, particularly with interviewees. Great humour and fun to work with.’

‘Karolos Seeger is as good as it gets – very clever, multilingual, both big picture- and detail-focused.’

‘Jane Shvets stands out for her professionalism and availability; her quality of work  is outstanding.  A classy operator, exuding a sense of calm to her clients.’

‘Jane Shvets is an excellent solicitor and her broad knowledge across jurisdictions in the US, UK and Russia makes her stand out. Her multilingual skills were a key differentiator for her in providing the support and advice to our company on a sensitive investigation. Associate Alma Mozetic was also very efficient and responsive in supporting and advising on key aspects of the investigation.’

‘A firm which everyone would like to work with. At the same time, they get on great with everyone. We rate them very highly. In particular, Karolos Seeger is amazing.’

‘The team has deep expertise in white-collar crime investigations, including a number of highly experienced personnel who have worked for regulatory bodies, such as the SFO, as well as experience in industry. The partners on the team ensure they’re fully immersed on all projects and have a very keen eye for detail.’

‘I have always been impressed with their SME experience from working on major corruption cases. The firm recruits and retains quality people from law enforcement and other relevant backgrounds. Dechert’s lawyers are able to level with clients on the issues they face. They provide practical options and look for pragmatic outcomes as they work tirelessly on the side of their client. I have been impressed by the way Dechert’s lawyers look to engage professionals from other/relevant disciplines and their knowledgeable of digital technology in investigations.’  

‘Dechert’s London team is top-class for regulatory investigations and corporate crime, with unique experience of SFO investigations and international investigations involving multiple authorities. They provide both legal and strategic advice, understand and strive to mitigate consequences of investigations on company activities. Definitely a top choice for any company facing investigation or criminal risk.’

‘Matthew Cowie has a track record in corruption cases. He brings practical expertise, intellectual rigour and a longstanding knowledge of the main regulators to achieve the best result. Matt is user friendly, balanced, but won’t shy away from being forthright when needed.’

‘Matthew Banham constantly displayed ingenuity and creativity when designing investigation strategies. He also had an uncanny eye for detail whilst not losing sight of the big picture and overall investigation strategy.’

‘Caroline Black is a star defence litigator who will, I am confident, be an even more dominant figure in the area in the future. She is mentally sharp, tactically astute, totally attuned to the client’s needs and fights her corner with great tenacity. At the same time, she manages to be an approachable and understanding team player whose role in guiding the team forwards is critical.’

‘Timothy Bowden brings calm professionalism and intellectual rigour to his cases; he is incredibly industrious, with a deep sense of client care that ensures he is responsive to the needs of the client whenever they arise.  Clare Barnard is one to watch: clever, attuned to the client, hardworking and able to conduct excellent factual and legal analysis for the client. Two further associates really stand out and are already stars, but their influence will only grow. Richard Hodge is as sharp as they come, professional and hardworking, with a mastery of his cases. Thomas Stroud has a real flair for criminal litigation; he was extremely hardworking.’

‘Caroline Black is just impressive; Tim Bowden is a subtle, pragmatic and very convincing criminal lawyer.’

‘The team at Slaughter and May is first-rate. Not only are its lawyers exceptionally bright, but they are practical and pragmatic and able to turn their hands to anything. What sets Slaughter and May from most other firms in this field is its ability to offer a 360-degree service, providing advice on every aspect of a problem which may face a corporate client.’

‘Ewan Brown is sharp, insightful and calm under pressure.’

‘Jonny Cotton is smart, responsive and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Richard Swallow is one of the most experienced litigators in this area. Johnny Cotton is an outstanding strategist. Euan Brown is an imaginative and careful thinker. They are surrounded by gifted individuals.’

‘Richard Swallow is a superb lawyer; extremely smart, tough-minded and strategic. He is a forceful advocate for his clients.’

‘Gayathri Kamalanathan is an exceptional investigations lawyer. Truly understands financial products and services and the complexities of modern financial institutions and leverages those to provide precise and proactive advice to her clients. Exceptional interpersonal skills enabling her to operate across diverse stakeholders.’

‘Ella Williams thinks deeply about the issues and provides practical, clear advice.’

‘I would like to single out: Jonny Cotton (hugely experienced and wise), Richard Swallow (incredibly strategic), Ewan Brown (frighteningly bright), Damian Taylor (a superstar), Holly Ware (a natural litigator) and James Stacey (able to pick things up incredibly quickly). They are all superb.’

‘Good solid experience. They have genuine experience of the full depth of regulatory practice. They are just very good. Very client-focused, they get people in to join the team who will be of the most assistance to the client and add real client value.’  

‘A hugely successful and market-leading practice with particularly good experience of the banking sector. They deliver outstanding strategic advice and leadership, an in-depth understanding of clients’ needs, are always extremely responsive and deliver excellent write-ups and other documents. On top, the team always brings a positive outlook and, on a personal level, is fun to be around.’

‘His years at the FSA make Carlos Conceicao an extremely good person to deal with a regulatory case. He understands the regulators and can bring years of experience to bear for the benefit of a client.’ 

‘Michael Lyons has a keen legal eye, and is an extremely good litigator. Michael is really clever and can take any point, but does not lose sight of the bigger picture. I’ve valued his pure intellect and ability to think outside the box.’  

‘Luke Tolaini has really excellent client skills, he knows exactly how to handle any case for the best outcome for a client. Real leadership skills and an ability to turn his hand successfully to solve any problem arising for a client over the course of a long investigation.’

‘Dorian Drew is a great leader in the team. He has the most abundant experience working with regulators and handling different regulatory reporting issues. He is an excellent lead who can always find out the right candidate to help the work piece and his colleagues respect him. We always consult him on complicated issues and he frequently gives us a very special perspective. We appreciate that.’

‘Oliver Pegden is candid, very hardworking, very organised and always prepared. He is calm and has a good logic, which bringa in a lot of additional value to a project.’

‘Luke Tolaini is highly experienced, reassuring, discreet and amiable. He is most often found in cases where corporate liability is at stake. He specialises in criminal / regulatory investigations and prosecutions brought by the SFO, the FCA and the HMRC, often under the scrutiny of the financial media. He shows sound judgement and his advice is clearly respected by his senior clients.’

‘GT in the UK has a fabulous working knowledge of the Serious Fraud Office. They have great insight into how the SFO thinks and how they will handle a matter.’

‘Very clear and accessible communication style.’

‘The corporate crime team has a unique blend of talent garnered from combining the key members’ relevant experience as prosecutors with prerequisites of robust defence litigators. It provides the team with the opportunity to understand why, and, in some instances when, certain investigative lines of enquiry are being undertaken, decisions are being made or actions taken. Combine these skills with an ability to work as a team and the result is a formidable unit.’

‘Jo Rickards is a stellar leader who knows her stuff.’

‘Jo Rickards rightly enjoys a reputation as a leading solicitor in this field – and has done so for many years.’

‘Jo Rickards is intelligent, articulate and knows how to work pragmatically with clients.’

‘Hogan Lovells boasts incredible bench strength and a result-oriented team. They have deep expertise in understanding the global impact of business crimes risks for companies and ensure that they weave strategies to address the same. The team is particularly good for cross-border internal investigations.’

‘Always at the cutting edge of difficult litigation, often with clients from CIS countries.’

‘Excellent responsiveness, politeness, knowledge and pragmatism.’

‘Claire Lipworth is enormously experienced, with a really rounded ability to advise, having been both a prosecutor and defence lawyer. She is excellent at leading a team and working with other lawyers and has an enviable ability to explain difficult concepts clearly to clients.’

‘Claire Lipworth is straightforward and great at delivering difficult advice.’

‘Liam Naidoo is very enthusiastic. Stands out as a highly skilled practitioner, with phenomenal advocacy skills and a solid understanding of global business crimes.’

‘Crispin Rapinet is experienced and provides a safe pair of hands.’

‘Crispin Rapinet totally inspired confidence in me from my very first discussion with him on a completely complex international situation. His advice was instrumental at our board-level recommendations.’

‘Knowledgeable, calm, inspire trust.’

‘Incomparable experience; great teamwork; excellent lawyers.’

‘The addition of Alison Saunders has provided depth of prosecutorial experience to an already effective team.’

‘Clare McMullen is a calming presence during difficult times, with excellent a grasp of the detail.’

‘Martyn Hopper and Ben Packer are class acts with great expertise; really easy to work with.’

‘Alison Saunders is a wise and reassuring presence.’

‘Elly Proudlock is an energetic and dedicated lawyer who is one you will want to have in your corner.’

‘I have found the team at Macfarlanes in this sector (Neill Blundell and Lorna Emson in particular) stand out for combining real knowledge and understanding of the relevant legal principles with a sure grasp of practical realities and how to achieve the best for their client by applying those principles. They have a very pragmatic, result-oriented approach which clients clearly value.’

‘It’s the link to Macfarlanes’ civil practice that really sets this team apart — they are able to access criminal and regulatory crossover work for corporates who are clients of the wider firm. Also, their knowledge is broad-based and they are very used to dealing with the demands and anxieties of demanding corporates. Private prosecution work is also important and distinctive.’

‘I found the team to be well organised, responsive and knowledgeable. They move easily between criminal, civil and regulatory matters and provide a level of service that is unbeatable.’

‘Neill Blundell brings his decades of experience to bear on a pretty diverse mix of cases and seems to lead a happy ship. He is very good with the clientsand takes a pragmatic and long view of the case.’

‘Lorna Emson has a background in civil litigation which makes her a good fit for the team’s work. She always cuts to the heart of the issue and is approachable and friendly.’

‘Francis Bond is an associate with a keen eye for detail and an excellent grasp of sanctions law.’

‘Neil Blundell is undoubtedly one of the doyens of the regulatory investigations and corporate crime space. He has significant experience of acting for corporates facing criminal investigations and prosecutions. He has been involved in some of the highest-profile bribery investigations. He is a true expert in this area and is incredibly well-regarded by both clients and peers alike. A charming and slick operator who corporates want on their side in times of a crisis.’

‘ Pamela Reddy is very good and strategically sound in her approach. She is particularly strong dealing with clients in the financial sector.’

‘The team are approachable and talk in a straightforward way I can understand. When they explain complex issues, they have a way of expressing the issues which I can analyse and understand quickly. We have needed to work very closely with the NRF team. They understood our complex corporate history, and they have been very innovative in helping us navigate a complex and changing environment.’

‘Always helpful, accommodating and provide excellent timely advice, which is clear and easy to follow.’

‘The straight-talking, supportive dialogue has been invaluable to us. We have been able to make rapid decisions as we have been able to get clear guidance, quickly. The ability of the NRF team to work collaboratively (with us and across their own disciplines) has been excellent, and really made a difference to us. We feel we own our decisions, but that we have made them with all the information we need. The whole team have been excellent!’

‘Always helpful, accommodating and provide excellent timely advice, which is clear and easy to follow. David Harris in particular is an extremely valued contact.’

‘Extremely commercial and extraordinarily responsive.’

‘They are always very responsive, even under demanding deadlines, and they have provided thoughtful, nuanced, and comprehensive analysis.’

‘Very good understanding of (and excellent analysis of) law and regulation, combined with pragmatic advice and experience of the approach of the regulators and market participants.’

‘Truly collaborative and exceptional to work with.’

‘Amanda Raad, Patrick Welsh in Boston, and Kent Ford in New York have been  stellar. They are also a real pleasure to work with.’

‘Incredible client focus and attention to the client’s view of what success looks like, combined with practical, workable advice, make this practice unique.’

‘Great reputation in white-collar and internal investigations. Great partners plus the associate team is also very strong.’

‘Elizabeth Robertson is a powerhouse in this field.  Focused, practical, imaginative and unflappable, she is exactly the kind of lawyer you want in your corner during a crisis.’

‘Elizabeth Robertson works hard to develop her team, and the next generation of lawyers in this field. One notable associate is Vanessa McGoldrick, who has proved herself to be a very capable second chair with exceptional instincts for getting to the bottom of complex issues. Vanessa is a lawyer to watch in this space.’

‘I have worked with Ryan Junk, Elizabeth Robertson and Andrew Good in the last twelve months. Ryan develops great client relationships and clients rarely go elsewhere once they have worked with him – authoritative, sensible and calm. Elizabeth is great to have in your corner when facing a difficult situation – gives great advice – great investigator. Andrew is measured, calm and articulate – very collaborative but states his views clearly.’

‘Top notch City firm. Excellent lawyer cover across the board.’

‘The services we received from the firm were exceptional in terms of effectiveness and efficiency.’

‘Justin McClelland truly stands out in the field. He thinks strategically as well as practically, works highly efficiently, sees around every corner, and perfectly strikes the very difficult balance between cooperation and robust advocacy.  While ensuring the client is strongly defended, he also builds credibility with the regulator. Every strategic recommendation Justin made proved to be the right one. I honestly cannot imagine being better represented than we were with Justin. I would recommend him without equivocation and he would be my first call on a corporate investigation in the future. I simply cannot say enough about Justin’s services.’

‘Sean Jeffrey is a highly knowledgeable all-rounder; first-rate solicitor; great with clients; gives sound practical advice.’

‘Hands-on support to help us deliver.’

‘They are an outstanding team. US-headquartered, they have built a very serious London team in this area in a short space of time by very astute lateral hire and rapid promotion. They have the capacity and skillsets to go toe-to-toe with the best and they never fail to impress.’

‘Peter Burrell is a very experienced adviser.’

‘Mike Thorne is very knowledgeable and practical.’

‘Peter Burrell is a remarkable litigator and leads his team from the front. He has a prodigious appetite for work, displays first-class judgement and draws heavily from the very talented team behind him. Mike Thorne, Andrew Turnbull and Cristina Caggiano [litigation] are all standout solicitors.’

‘Strong group of female partners who are technically excellent, experienced, pragmatic and well-grounded.’

‘Very impressive ability to review very document-heavy and complex work streams and produce insightful analysis that can then be used to inform litigation tactics. They are also very adept as a team in identifying potential risk factors in the litigation early and then preemptively adapting their approach accordingly, as opposed to just reacting after the event.’

‘Nichola Peters handles challenging matters with great skill and integrity.’

‘Michelle de Kluyver is a brilliant and poised tactician.’ 

‘I have been working with Polly Sprenger and her team. Key strengths are the criminal/civil crossover to help clients pursue the right strategy, and resourcing – they have a big team from which they can pull the right people when necessary.’

‘Polly Sprenger’s leadership of engagements and her focus on her clients’ requirements is exceptional. Her approach to solving complex problems is always innovative and she adopts an investigative mindset to great effect.’

‘Nichola Peters is extremely impressive, straight-talking and down to earth, with a broad range of experience but particularly strong advising corporates and boards on corporate crime risk.’

‘Michelle de Kluvyer is very measured and thoughtful, getting a robust strategy in place and guiding a corporate and its executives to resolution.’

‘A significant international firm with a sound standing in white collar and corporate crime expertise.’           

‘I would single out Sean Curran –  a phenomenally bright lawyer, who is commercially astute and a smooth operator. A great choice for cross border international investigations where he excels. Absolutely top notch without hesitation.’

‘Kathleen Harris is a leading practitioner in this field. She is highly respected, approachable and technically gifted.’

‘With Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, I felt comfort straight away that working with this professional firm was going to be a more satisfactory way of doing things and that I was not just a number. From day one, I felt that I was not alone anymore and very confident that I was in good hands. The team were all very friendly and more than happy to assist me in any questions and dilemmas I had. They all went above and beyond for me and helped with anything I needed assistance with.’

‘Phenomenal firm with phenomenal people.’

‘Mukul Chawla KC is an outstanding, highly experienced and well-respected barrister.’

‘Strong collaboration and easy to work with.’

‘A rare combination of regulatory and criminal expertise.’

‘I mainly dealt with Polly James and associate Anthony Williams. They were phenomenal and both did a great job for me, always professional and caring. Always ready to go the extra mile and think outside the box.’

‘Polly James is a standout partner; hugely experienced in financial services. Calm in a crisis. Adds value to every case. A joy to work with.’

‘Strength in depth of knowledge and experience.’

‘Significant breadth of expertise in this practice area.’

‘Kevin Roberts is an outstanding tactician with superb judgement; he combines this with excellent client skills and, equally importantly, a great sense of humour.’

‘Mark Beardsworth is a standout in this area. His skill is in preparation and then making things go away!’

Mark Beardsworth is at the top of his game in his chosen area of specialism.

‘Kirkland’s team is extremely collaborative. I view them as an extension of me and my team as they always have our firm’s best interests in mind.’

‘Very successful practice containing a lot of experienced lawyers. They are trusted to work on the largest cases.’

‘Satnam Tumani is an excellent operator. Very strategic but also across the detail and client-centric.’

‘Andrew Butel is very easy to deal with, across the evidentiary detail, hardworking and smart.’

‘Marcus Thompson is a trusted adviser who I go to for all European financial crime matters. He always provides practical guidance, appreciates taking risk-based approaches, and gives thoughtful responses to questions.  Marcus has helped us navigate some very tricky matters and I regularly recommend him to my colleagues as a fantastic resource in this space.’

‘Satnam Tumani is dominant in the sector. He is an outstanding leader who knows precisely what to do and when to do it. He is a genuinely intimidating presence for any opponent and achieves results like no one else as a result.’ 

‘Mike Casey has been exceptionally astute with his legal analysis and business acumen, yet also a thoroughly kind individual. It is this “human touch” which separates Mr. Casey from many.’

‘Patrick Navein will be a star of the future.’ 

‘Great investigations capability. World class. Innovative practical solutions.’

‘Stuart Alford KC is well known in the industry.’

‘Clare Nida is excellent.’

‘A stellar team with a stellar reputation.’

‘An incredibly slick and efficient outfit – innovative, modern and forward-thinking. Formidable opponents, who somehow manage, despite their impressive reputation, to remain approachable and personable for their clients.’ 

‘Mishcon de Reya is going from strength to strength, with some notable wins under their belt. The firm is highly innovative in the legal tech space and the financial crime team is leveraging that to great effect.’

‘Johanna Walsh is an outstanding practitioner who brings drive and good judgement to her work.’

‘I would very highly recommend Johanna Walsh – she has a firm, robust, no-nonsense attitude and her attention to detail is phenomenal. She is bright, savvy and a great tactician – always thinking several steps ahead and running rings around her opponents! A force to be reckoned with!’

‘This is a superb team with vast experience and the support of a large international firm. They have strength across all areas and can address any problem with great strategic vision.’                                              

‘Chris Warren-Smith and Melanie Ryan are outstandingly able and bring to bear wonderful judgment in any case they touch. They are also wonderful to work with.’

‘Jonathan Pickworth is absolutely superb. A real visionary.’

‘Jo Dimmock is excellent.’

‘A very experienced global financial and regulatory crime investigation team. Specialisms include bribery and corruption, money laundering, tax fraud and corporate compliance. It focuses on the need to understand the client’s requirements and work with them in a collaborative manner to identify solutions. Key strength is flexibility and swift response to fast moving issues.’

‘Jonathan Pickworth has vast experience and is a master of any case he touches. So is Jo Dimmock. And they have the support of a superb team.’

‘Peters & Peters have a high level of expertise in international penal matters and have been able to get remarkable success for clients. They are fully committed to their cases.’

‘Peters & Peters have unparalleled legal knowledge in certain areas and significant experience of working on complex and high-profile matters. The firm has an acute awareness of the client’s needs and pressures and present alternatives as to work output which are realistic. They do not “over-lawyer” a matter and maintain a compact accessible team, bringing in experienced resource as and when required.’

‘Truly professional lawyers who actually listen first before giving advice. Their teams work collectively exceedingly well and are completely into the nuances as much as the detail. After presentation and discussion, they are prepared to alter the stance and not just doggedly stick to their original thoughts.’

‘I have been working with Michael O’Kane, Charlotte Tregunna, Anna Bradshaw and other lawyers at P&P: they are extremely talented and smart, they look into the details of the facts and fast to identify the right theory of the case.’

‘Clearly, it is the individuals that make the firm stand out. Michael O’Kane and Jasvinder Nakhwal have exceptional legal knowledge and a huge breadth of experience which is fully apparent in their advice. The advice that they both provide is always clear and balanced. They are both very professional, thoughtful and enjoyable to work with.’

‘Nick Vamos is an outstanding professional who knows the criminal law from the perspective of a prosecutor, a barrister and a solicitor; almost unique and totally valuable. Hugely knowledgeable.’

‘An up-and-coming team with great ambitions and lawyers who know what they are doing.’

‘Highly competent, fast responsiveness.’

‘Ruby Hamid, who co-leads the global investigations group, has real strength in depth and hands-on criminal law experience.’

‘I have worked with Ruby Hamid who is dynamic, technically strong and imaginative. Ruby brings huge energy, drive and enthusiasm to her matters, which makes it a pleasure to work with her.’

‘Very competent team with great response time and high level of knowledge. Team is able to deal with complex matters in a very efficient way.’

‘BCL is known for its expertise in the white collar crime space. We work very well and very closely with them, depending on the case. They have some high class lawyers.’

‘Ian Burton is the “go to” man for resolution of investigations without proceedings. A slick operator.’

‘Good listeners, good understanding of AML, lots of criminal law experience.’

‘Shaul Brazil is an excellent lawyer with the ability to come right to the point and find the solution for the client quickly.’

‘Michael Drury is hard working, knowledgeable, with real practical experience. He is a pleasure to work with.’

‘BCL has a strong focus on a practical and solution based approach to their cases. The creation of a team, which involves counsel, at an early stage allows for a strategic approach to be agreed and then implemented.’

‘Very experienced team with a good mix of partners and associate. They are very well known for their general criminal practice which makes them very well suited to regulatory investigations.’

‘A strong practice with a supreme offering.’

‘The Corporate Crime and Investigations Team consistently produces excellent resources, including the Global Sanctions Guide.’

‘Evesheds do a lot of work for financial institutions and also more general investigations work and criminal defence.’

‘I would recommend Zia Ullah as an unpretentious, conscientious, no-nonsense adviser, with a wealth of experience in his field of expertise. I particularly value his sanctions advice.’

‘Strong team in corporate and financial crime.’

‘Steve Smith is one of the few people who has defended, prosecuted and worked in industry at the highest levels. He has true 360-degree view of issues which allows him to see angles others don’t. Truly engaging with clients.’

‘Steve Smith has excellent judgement and a great manner. A board-level advisor who is all over the detail and committed to doing the best for his client.’

‘Fieldfisher has excellent people who are knowledgeable experts in their fields of practice and always accommodating.’

‘Fieldfisher is a “the client comes first” kind of firm. They lucked out with a very talented bunch of associates – who have managed to provide world class advocacy.’

‘Fieldfisher has a strong and close network of offices across Europe. Obtaining cross-jurisdictional advice is seamless and quick. The lawyers are very competent and offer prompt and reliable advice.’

‘Tony Lewis has never let me down on delivering the work on time and communicating on regular progress. His knowledge and expertise are tremendous and he always thinks outside of the box. I have recommended him to others who have fed back to me glowing reviews on how responsive, knowledgeable and accommodating Tony is.’

‘Great network of people – super collaboration.’

‘Aaron Stephens is the epitome of a trusted adviser on those subjects where it matters most.’

‘Joanna Harris is extremely capable and has a great way with clients.’

‘Kingsley Napley’s corporate crime team is small but perfectly formed! They have a superb presence in this area and are widely regarded as a go-to firm for complex, high-profile litigation. They have partnerships around the globe with excellent teams and are commercially astute to the client’s objectives.’

‘Caroline Day is easy to get on with and hugely knowledgeable about all issues that arise when representing corporate clients in financial investigations.’

‘Alun Milford is an asset to the firm and has brought his wealth of experience from the Serious Fraud Office to the private sector with great effect.’

‘Louise Hodges is a wise and experienced lawyer who is unflappable in a crisis.’

‘We have worked with Kingsley Napley on a number of occasions. Most recently, with Nicola Finnerty, on a confidential regulatory matter where the licensing and criminal investigation overlapped. We were impressed with Nicola’s thoroughness and strategy and the way she was able to keep the client on board through a very difficult process.’

‘We had an unusual project, and Kingsley Napley’s attorneys worked hard to understand the nature of the challenges we were facing. They outlined and followed a sensible approach to the project, but they also were able and willing to be flexible as needed. Their legal work was thorough and insightful. They kept us informed of their progress throughout, and were highly responsive to our questions and comments at all times.’

‘A proactive approach. Practical advice based on a good sense of commercial challenges.’

‘Sam Eastwood is friendly, to the point and great to work with.’

‘High degree of strategic and technical knowledge, excellent approach to thought leadership.’

‘Sam Eastwood is a guru in the field and James Ford is a rapidly rising star, superb analyst and networker.’

‘Hayley Ichilcik is hugely effective in dismantling a prosecution case and putting the SFO to task. She is a driven lawyer who works tirelessly for every client. Her legal knowledge of corporate crime is A1 and she is a formidable opponent. Any corporate would be wise to have her on their side in a complex financial crime investigation.’

‘Hayley Ichilcik is a calm and assured white-collar crime adviser. She has nuanced experience from a robust long term defence practice augmented by a period of time seconded to the SFO which enables her to give clients real insight into their risk. She is a consummate professional, treats people well and a pleasure to be part of a team with.’

‘An accomplished international white collar and investigations practice drawing on a truly specialist ensemble of criminal litigators including former senior government counsel.’

‘Hayley Ichilchik is massively experienced with an enormous breadth of knowledge when dealing with the most complex cross-border regulatory investigations. She combines an excellent intellect with really practical application. Top quality.’

‘Gareth Rees KC is an accomplished criminal advocate at his core with the added dimension of having run a regulatory agency.’

‘Gareth Rees KC is a hugely experienced and knowledgeable silk who knows from his time at the Bar what lands and what does not in corporate investigations. He has a calm manner and a real presence. Always on top of the latest law.’

‘Their team is professional and client-oriented. They are trying to place the best talents into the project which makes good result.’

‘The entire team are excellent. The practical examples and experience of the entire team make their advice, suggestions and contributions extremely valuable. There is a great breadth of knowledge in terms of their specialisms in financial crime, but also from the various sectors team members have worked in, as well as different jurisdictions which brings a great dimension to their work.’

‘They behaved as an extension to our team and worked seamlessly with our business on a large global project, working with different personnel from different backgrounds, for whom english is not their first language and for who the subject matter of the project was often quite alien and intimidating. However, the whole project progressed smoothly and on time, with a fantastic end product for the group.’

‘Sam Tate is clearly an expert in his field and instils you instantly with confidence. Even though I know he must be extremely busy and on more complex and urgent matters than ours, he always found time for us, and made us feel like he was in it with us, and was invested in the project and the right outcome for us as a client.’

‘Sam Tate provides insightful and pragmatic solutions and advice.’

‘This firm appears to be growing in strength in the corporate crime field. I have worked with them on one big case, and been really impressed by their dedication to the client, their practicality and their realism. They are very client focused.’

‘RPC has grown over the last few years in stature and client-base. They are now known for excellence in conducting complex investigations and financial crime prevention programmes across the globe. As well as global investigations and helping corporates comply with our laws, wherever they are based, they are currently involved in a significant SFO investigation.’

‘Sara George is an excellent attorney with a great ability to foresee case developments and act accordingly. Sara George is the attorney you would want for very complex matters. She brings clarity.’

‘The team has been very effective in combining the global investigation capabilities with the local expertise that was particularly important in this investigation. They demonstrated seamless collaboration and incredible flexibility.’

‘Anneka Randhawa conducted the investigation very effectively. She was very diligent and never missed a detail throughout the investigation; she always remained calm and composed even when under pressure. Very well done.’ 

‘Jonah Anderson is a standout. He is considered, strategic and provides financial crime and investigations advice with commercial nuance. He leads the team deftly with years of experience behind him.’

‘The team has deep anti-money laundering knowledge as well as a very strong investigations practice, which is able to handle cross-border investigations skilfully owing to its global reach.’

‘A superb team with the ability to draw on the in-depth strength of a major firm. Committed and dedicated individuals.’

‘Jonah Anderson lives for his cases and give his all. He provides leadership and insight to a case. The client is at the centre of everything he does. He is knowledgeable and thoughtful and a market leader in relation to money laundering and other proceeds of crime issues.’

‘Anneka Randhawa is incredibly clever and a great strategist.’

‘Bivonas understand the law and business . They are not a legal factory, they are real lawyers.’

‘The team are highly experienced, personable and always available.’

‘Steve Sharp is an excellent and experienced practitioner. Very safe pair of hands and delivered a great result in a big case.’

‘Great client care and dedication to ensure confidence and trust in their services.’

‘Anthony Brown and John Bechelet are both commercially pragmatic, always available and highly personable.’

‘Steve Sharp is conscientious, loyal and empathetic.’

‘The firm has a real expertise in regulatory investigations and corporate crime. The particular fact which I regard as a key strength is that they are prepared to do civil recovery work for the enforcement agencies.’

‘Exceptional – industry knowledge, analysis of facts, identification of key issues, strategy formulation and robust counsel.’

‘Burges Salmon are a highly reputable firm with expertise in many different areas of practice. My primary contact has been David Hall. I have found them to be a thoroughly professional outfit with excellent client care skills.’

‘Guy Bastable is one of the most experienced and skilled operators in this field. He is highly intelligent and a supreme strategist.’

‘Guy Bastable has vast experience representing corporate entities and he uses this to great effect. He gives straightforward and clear advice which is always soundly based.’

‘David Hall is an excellent lawyer. Extremely approachable. He fights tirelessly for his clients.’

‘Genuine expertise in banks and money laundering.’

‘A strong multidisciplinary team offering a broad range of services all around the world – able to draw on expertise in every field and in particular from the US in defence of corporate and individual exposure to UK investigations.’

‘Dylan Moses has an established reputation dealing with investigations for corporates including SFO cases.’

‘This firm has always had a strong reputation in this field including cross border matters, particularly US/UK.’

‘K&L Gates have a long track record dealing with corporate clients in a range of criminal and regulatory investigations.’

‘Michael Ruck is a top professional and a standout financial crime lawyer. He considers all of the issues before committing to clear and decisive advice. He is vastly experienced and brings real value to cases. He is a wise first choice for both corporate clients and individuals.’

‘The regulatory department of this firm benefits from its international profile. It has a wide range of high profile corporate clients and broad experience of a wide range of regulatory fields.’

‘Dylan Moses is a very strong corporate crime practitioner. He has a solid foundation in criminal law augmented in recent years by some impressive mandates on behalf of corporate clients. He has established a formidable reputation.’

‘Michael Ruck – a safe pair of hands with excellent knowledge of this area of practice. His time at the FCA means that he adds real value to investigations related to financial services misconduct.’

‘In our experience, Zoe Osborne’s leadership of the practice in the UK is defined by her collaborative efforts with partners globally.  This collaborative effort makes resolution of cross-border questions and challenges far more effective and efficient than working with other firms with less global reach or less collaborative partnerships.’

‘They are the go-to team for us when we need help unpicking the most challenging knots! Whilst the practice remains small by comparison to more bloated UK-centric firms, it packs a punch far above its weight through Zoe’s mastery of her network internally coupled with deep sector expertise.’

‘Zoe Osborne is an extremely talented and very sensible lawyer. A client is lucky to have Zoe on their team. She deserves a higher profile and is extremely capable. A client would be in good, clever, and sensible hands.’

‘Outstanding US law firm with significant London presence.’

‘The sector is full of practitioners unwilling to take the time to empathise with the wider issues – Zoe does just that. She also has a disarming charm about her which explains why she is so respected by her peers and counterparts more generally in finance and media, not just the law – again helping provide her clients with unrivalled access to other professional minds when needed.’

‘A progressive and forward-thinking team, with extraordinary talent and very well led by David Savage. They do not just pay lip-service to equality and diversity but actively embrace it.’

‘David Savage heads up the financial crime team at Stewarts and has extensive experience in financial crime matters including orchestrating significant internal investigations and dealing with economic sanctions matters both on an advisory and contentious basis.’

‘David Savage is a brilliant attorney. We worked with him on a complicated matter involving the United States Department of Justice, and he provided extremely good advice about international exposure and was an extremely pleasant person to work with.’

‘David Savage exudes a perfect blend of expertise, engagement and energy. He speaks the same language as his clients and instills confidence and calm when dealing with highly stressful experiences. He is my go-to financial crime expert in London.’

‘David Savage is a vibrant lawyer with a great energy. He is able to maintain focus and control over large-scale investigations but at the same time is not restrained by convention. Although a new partner in this field, his expertise and approach are seasoned.’

‘Led by the very experienced and engaging David McCluskey, the team at Taylor Wessing is efficient and client-focused. They have a practical, no-nonsense approach and react very well in a crisis. A solid and reliable team that impress with their calm and measured approach.’

‘David McCluskey: straight-forward, clever, pragmatic, efficient – an all-round excellent lawyer with enormous experience in this field. A very steady and safe pair of hands.’

‘Really quality and knowledgeable team.’

‘Rob Fell is a litigation mastermind, he’s excellent at determining a litigation strategy and following it through.’