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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Testimonials

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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.'

Lawyers

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