Fielding a team with ‘strength at all levels and in all dimensions’, Linklaters LLP is well positioned to advise on the full spectrum of corporate crime and regulatory matters, including enforcement actions brought against corporate clients. Alison Wilson heads the firm’s global litigation, arbitration and investigations practice, specialising in financial crime proceedings, while Satindar Dogra leads on sanctions compliance mandates. The ’immensely clever’ Elly Proudlock regularly represents corporates in investigations by the SFO, OFSI and HMRC, and Alison Saunders is noted for her expertise in fraud, proceeds of crime and criminal environmental matters. Martyn Hopper retired in April 2025.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘A superb team. Probably one of the best in the world. They have strength at all levels and in all dimensions.'
- 'They are dynamic and diverse with a strong professional ethos.’
- 'Elly Proudlock is a wonderful strategist and immensely clever and approachable.'
- 'Satindar Dogra is superb. A brilliant tactician. Elly Proudlock is a wonderful strategist and immensely clever and approachable.'
‘From my experience of over 25 years in the corporate crime sector, I am of the view that they are the best out there.’
‘Extremely well-resourced team with a tireless work ethic. Those in leadership roles are able to take practical and commercial decisions under pressure. They are clear-headed and never swayed by the many turns of a case.’
‘Jasmine Olomolaiye has managed a challenging case with an anxious client and oppositional prosecution. She has a grasp of the issues and a mindset on case strategy - she thinks past the decision currently before the team, two or three steps ahead.'
'Alison Saunders - she is a complete superstar. What she doesn't know isn't worth knowing. The go-to solicitor for corporate crime. Put simply, she gets it.'
'Elly Proudlock is an outstanding lawyer who will always go the extra mile for clients.'
Key clients
- Sorare SAS
Work highlights
Acting for Sorare SAS in connection with its defence of a prosecution by the UK Gambling Commission.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Alison Wilson
Other key lawyers
Elly Proudlock; Satindar Dogra; Alison Saunders; Jasmine Olomolaiye