Johanna Walsh > Mishcon de Reya LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Mishcon de Reya LLP fields a ‘fantastic‘ white-collar crime and investigations team with a strong track record advising individuals on financial crime investigations and proceedings before a broad range of UK and international agencies. The ‘innovative, tenacious, and absolutely never complacent‘ Johanna Walsh heads up the team; Walsh regularly handles both domestic and international serious fraud, corruption, and money laundering cases. Ben Brandon leads the firm’s extradition sub-group and handles Interpol red notice matters and high-profile extradition cases. Matthew Ewens takes point on SFO investigations into bribery and corruption allegations, with a notable emphasis on crypto trading and tax evasion issues. Nick Dent, who was elevated to the partnership in April 2024, is another key member of the team, as is Min Wiggins, who has significant experience advising on multijurisdictional corruption investigations. Alison Geary left the team in March 2024.

Mishcon de Reya LLP’s white-collar crime and investigations team has a strong track record defending clients in SFO prosecutions, FCA investigations, and notable extradition cases. ‘Outstanding‘ practice head Johanna Walsh has extensive experience advising SMEs and large multinational companies on allegations of fraud and corruption. Walsh works alongside Matthew Ewens, whose recent caseload includes several money laundering investigations in the cryptocurrency space. Also in the core team is Kizzy Augustin, a name to note for health and safety-related instructions, and Min Wiggins, who defends individuals and corporates in criminal fraud proceedings. Alison Geary left the team in January 2023.

The Mishcon de Reya LLP white collar crime and investigations is adept at advising the firm’s white collar clients with general crime and extradition mandates. Nick Dent leads the practice and frequently represents clients regarding extradition to the US, Europe, and Asia on serious allegations, such as drugs importation. Ben Brandon often represents clients in politically motivated extradition matters. Johanna Walsh, ‘approachable, insightful and realistic’, is another key individual.