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Andrew Lee

+44 20 7786 9183 ahwlee@debevoise.com

Work Department

Litigation

Position

Andrew Lee is a litigation associate based in the London office. He is a member of the firm’s White Collar and Regulatory Defense Group. Mr. Lee’s practice focuses on regulatory, criminal and internal investigations for financial institutions and corporates.

Mr. Lee advises financial services clients and individuals in relation to internal investigations and investigations by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority. These encompass a wide range of issues, including potential market abuse, money laundering, systems and controls failings and senior management issues. Mr. Lee has particular experience conducting investigations in the fixed income, currencies, commodities and equities business areas. He has acted for banks on high-profile international investigations into foreign exchange trading, the setting of the LIBOR benchmark and precious metals trading.

Mr. Lee also regularly acts for corporate clients on internal, Serious Fraud Office and cross-border investigations into bribery, fraud and money laundering. He has significant experience advising clients on the UK Bribery Act, the Proceeds of Crime Act, money laundering regulations and related compliance matters.