Hayley Ichilcik > Morrison Foerster > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Morrison Foerster demonstrates a tenacity for multijurisdictional bribery, corruption, financial crime and money-laundering investigations, including those before the FCA and SFO. Gareth Rees KC is distinctly knowledgeable of Modern Slavery Act and human rights-related compliance; he co-leads the team alongside Saqib Alam, qualified to practice in New York, England and Singapore, and Hayley Ichilcik, noted for her knowledge of the technology, financial services and healthcare sectors, among others.

Best known for dealing with complex cross-border financial crime corruption, bribery and money laundering investigations, Morrison Foerster’s global client base rate the team for its ‘pragmatic and agile mindset’. The team also has an increased offering in the sanctions field, advising corporations and financial institutions with highly sensitive compliance matters relating to UK, EU, and US sanctions. The department is jointly headed by Saqib Alam, who assists companies with regulatory investigations; Hayley Ichilcik, a specialist in AML and tax evasion matters; and Gareth Rees KC, whose areas of expertise include sanctions and fraud. Paul Friedman is an expert on cross-border disputes. Of counsel Chloe Kearns is also noted.