Stephenson Harwood’s white collar crime team offers comprehensive expertise across the full spectrum of business crime, including money laundering, fraud, sanctions, and tax offences. The practice is frequently appointed as independent legal advisors in high-stakes criminal investigations. Led by Justin McClelland, whose practice spans criminal, regulatory, and related civil matters, the team also features Sean Jeffrey, a specialist in advising financial institutions and executives on complex regulatory investigations.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team has deep knowledge and experience in assisting individuals in relation to public inquiries. The team has a calm and measured approach, providing clear and concise advice from the outset.'

  • ‘The team was very well led by Justin McClelland, providing invaluable advice and assistance from beginning to end. The team were excellent in helping to sift facts from opinion and in highlighting the pitfalls in memory.'

  • ‘Alan Ward is particularly skilled in the fields of white collar crime, regulatory law and international assistance.’

  • ‘Dedication, professionalism, attention to detail, thorough analysis and personal touch (empathy).’

  • ‘Sean Jeffrey has insightful and deep knowledge of the law and general culture, pedagogic and easy to relate.'

  • ‘Their great expertise in dealing with the FCA in contentious regulatory matters gives them insight into financial crime more generally.’

Practice head

Justin McClelland

Other key lawyers

Sean Jeffrey; David Capps; Alan Ward