Seated within the firm's broader dispute resolution and litigation department, Norton Rose Fulbright’s white-collar team leverages the firm’s international presence and capabilities to provide a full-service offering that spans the full range of business crime offences. Areas of recent growth for the team includes advising on senior management liability, cross-border mandates, as well as investigations relating to non-financial misconduct. Spearheaded by Neil O’May and Patrick Bourke, the group is routinely instructed to advise both corporates and individual clients. O’May is noted for his experience advising on deferred prosecution agreements as well as SFO self-reports. Andrew Reeves and Katie Stephen handle money laundering mandates, while David Harris is the name to note for cross-border internal investigations. Thomas Hubbard ably assists on SFO corruption and fraud trials. Pamela Reddy left the team in December 2023.
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‘The team is a deep bench of experts in their field.’
‘I have worked closely alongside Neil O'May and Thomas Hubbard. They are strategic and tough litigators. They are a formidable team.’
‘Team is constituted with various levels of experience, and are good at working and coordinating together and with the client.’
‘The white collar department is strong and is supported by the wider expertise in the firm.’
‘Neil O'May is an excellent head of the department. He is fiercely protective of his clients rights and provides exceptional judgment in difficult situations.’
‘Norton Rose Fulbright always deliver above standard.’
‘Diligent, proactive and pleasant individuals.’
Work highlights
- Currently representing a former senior executive of Petrofac in relation to the SFO’s high-profile investigation of the individual and Petrofac/Unaoil.
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Practice head
Patrick Bourke; Neil O’May
Other key lawyers
Thomas Hubbard; David Harris; Andrew Reeves; Katie Stephen