
Steptoe International (UK) LLP’s white collar crime team is highly regarded for its representation of individuals targeted in high-profile financial crime investigations and prosecutions, often involving cross-border elements. The team brings significant US expertise and regularly acts in matters initiated by overseas enforcement agencies. Practice head Zoe Osborne is known for her broad experience in cross-border financial crime, contentious regulatory matters, and crisis management, including cyber security, across multiple sectors and jurisdictions.
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- ‘Zoe Osborne is one of the finest partners I have ever worked with and a true white-collar specialist. She forms excellent working relationships with clients, who universally adore her, and is brilliant, savvy, hard-working and a joy to work with and alongside. Zoe's work product is always top-notch.'
- ‘Partner engagement and focus on the detail distinguish the Steptoe White-Collar Crime Team from nearly every other law firm I have worked with on mega-litigation.'
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head
Zoe Osborne
Other key lawyers
Ivan Gordienko; Leigh Mallon
