Ashurst’s corporate crime and investigations team is noted for its cross-border counsel to major corporates facing regulatory scrutiny, from serious fraud and bribery to sanctions and non-financial misconduct. Described as a ‘very smart and commercially minded team of experts’, the practice is particularly active across the financial services, energy, resources and infrastructure sectors. Ruby Hamid heads the team and is praised for being ’extremely good at cutting through complicated cases’, advising on a broad range of criminal and investigatory mandates. Judith Seddon is ‘calm, considered and extremely bright’, and supports clients on investigations brought by UK enforcement agencies and prosecuting authorities globally, with additional expertise in supporting clients in internal investigations.
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‘Very smart and commercially minded team of experts.’
‘Judith Seddon has huge experience of representing corporates, including banks.'
‘Ashurts' recruitment of Judith Seddon has elevated their status within the white-collar crime world. A hugely impressive team with a wide range of expertise and experience.’
‘Judith Seddon is calm, considered and extremely bright. Exactly the person you need in a white-collar crisis.'
- 'Ruby Hamid is a very able lawyer who seems to be extremely good at cutting through complicated cases.’
‘Judith is the best there is - she navigates all situations with commitment and grace. She is the safest pair of hands you could ask for in a difficult situation.'
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Practice head
Ruby Hamid
Other key lawyers
Judith Seddon; Philip Linton; Tom Cummins; Andris Ivanovs