DLA Piper’s white-collar crime team advises clients on compliance and risk management at every stage of the business cycle. The practice is led from Brisbane by Natalie Caton, who focuses on corporate reputation and cross-border risk, particularly in emerging markets. John Fogarty adds extensive litigation experience, regularly acting in high-value commercial disputes.
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‘The team is incredibly responsive and provides timely and practical advice.’
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Key clients
- Australian Securities & Investments Commission
- Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission
- Queensland University of Technology
Work highlights
Acted for Australian Securities & Investments Commission in successful civil penalty proceedings against 'payday lenders' BSF Solutions, Cigno Australia and their respective directors, successfully alleging that the businesses entered into credit contracts, and that the directors were involved in those contraventions.
Advised on the Formal Review into Victorian Government Bodies’ Engagement with Construction Companies and Construction Unions, which identified significant issues and made recommendations, which were all accepted, to address how the powers of Victorian Government bodies can be strengthened to better respond to allegations of criminal and other unlawful conduct.
Acted for the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission in proceedings and provided ongoing advice on the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012 (Vic) and issues surrounding disclosure.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Natalie Caton
Other key lawyers
John Fogarty