Simmons & Simmons offers a well-regarded white collar crime practice, regularly advising board-level executives and senior managers on matters ranging from preventative advice and internal investigations to asset recovery, trials, and search and seizure issues. The team is known for its international reach, particularly in matters involving sanctions, extradition, mutual legal assistance, and INTERPOL. Practice head Camilla de Silva brings two decades of experience, combining a prosecutorial background with commercial acumen to support GCs and board members effectively. Nick Benwell is highly experienced in complex, multi-jurisdictional investigations involving fraud, corruption, and money laundering. Emily Agnoli also stands out for her work in financial crime and anti-bribery matters.
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‘A really impressive collection of lawyers who have real experience within the white collar crime space. Able to see the case from all the right angles.’
‘Camilla de Silva is a considered, clever, sophisticated lawyer who knows what to do and when to do it.'
‘This team are leaders in the field of white collar crime advisory. They have extensive experience advising in the most complicated cross-jurisdictional cases, including with parallel proceedings. Their unique strength is their understanding of their client's marketplace and business, which allows them to provide specialist advice.’
‘In Nick Benwell and Camilla de Silva, Simmons & Simmons have two extremely able and well-known white-collar crime practitioners. They have a strong team around them and draw on the resources and expertise from the rest of the firm as and when appropriate.’
‘Camilla de Silva is extremely conscientious in her representation of her client whilst also being collaborative and a team player with others.’
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Practice head
Camilla de Silva
Other key lawyers
Nick Benwell; Emily Agnoli