Jonathan Pickworth > Paul Hastings LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Under the leadership of Arun Srivastava, Paul Hastings LLP‘s London practice has developed as an international hub, operating in concert with the firm’s teams in the US and Asia to handle high-stakes investigations by foreign regulatory authorities. Jonathan Pickworth is noted for his focus on tax evasion, fraud, corruption and money laundering.

Paul Hastings LLP‘s ‘creative, efficient and tough as nails’ London team defends clients in sectors including energy, steel, finance, and security in high-profile proceedings brought by both UK and international regulators- including the SFO and the US DOJ. The team is particularly active in the bribery and corruption arena, covering proceedings spanning a multitude of jurisdictions, as well as routinely handling complex money laundering and serious fraud cases. The ‘world class’ Jonathan Pickworth heads the practice, specialising in dealing with tax evasion and money laundering investigations brought by the NCA, HMRC, and FCA, while Joanna Dimmock has expertise in economic sanctions, extradition, and prosecution matters. At the more junior end, Fred Kelly is knowledgeable on fraud and cartel offences and Tom Hickey advises on anti-bribery and corruption compliance programmes.

Displaying a strong presence in the corporate investigations and compliance field, the Paul Hastings LLP team uses its ‘talent at all levels’ to effectively handle anti-bribery and corruption, fraud, and data security proceedings. The firm’s international structure enables close collaboration between the offices in the US, Europe, and Asia, enabling the practice to advise clients on all aspects surrounding high-profile cross-border investigations brought by domestic and global enforcement bodies. Jonathan Pickworth heads the practice, adopting an ‘imaginative’ approach when considering complex tax evasion and corruption matters, whilst Joanna Dimmock uses her ‘meticulous eye for detail’ when assisting with international corruption and criminal cartel issues. Morgan Miller supports companies during white-collar defence cases, and Arun Srivastava is also highlighted.