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.
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‘The team at MDR has gone from strength to strength as they have recruited well to further consolidate the team.’
‘Matthew Ewens is absolutely first class. Everything about exudes calm reassuring confidence. I have recommended him to a number of people I know.'
- 'Nick Dent has been a good addition to the team.'
‘They have a good team from varied backgrounds.’
‘Jo Walsh is really able to reassure clients that she will achieve the best possible outcome for them. She is calm and insightful and works hard to fight for her clients.’
‘This is a fantastic team. From the junior lawyers to the most senior, the Mishcon lawyers are dedicated, clever, talented, dynamic and a joy to work with.’
‘Johanna Walsh is at the top of her game, which is at the very top of the market. She is innovative, tenacious, and absolutely never complacent. She is a brilliant white-collar crime lawyer.’
‘Matthew Ewens is the standout in their white collar team - clients appreciate his pragmatic advice but also his willingness to roll up his sleeves and get stuck into a case. He is all over the detail of his cases and carefully considers the best strategic option before forming strategies.'
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Min Wiggins
Practice head
Johanna Walsh
Other key lawyers
Matthew Ewens; Ben Brandon; Min Wiggins; Nick Dent