Hogan Lovells International LLP’s London team plays a key role in the firm’s global investigations, white collar and fraud practice, advising major corporates on cross-border enforcement, whistleblowing allegations, tax investigations and regulatory breaches. The group is particularly strong in multinational internal investigations, asset recovery and navigating the criminal-regulatory interface, with expertise across financial services, technology and emerging areas such as environmental crime and corporate failure to prevent fraud. The team is led by ‘stand-out partner’ Liam Naidoo, who focuses on financial crime mandates involving corruption. Claire Lipworth draws on her experience in private practice and at the FCA to counsel clients on criminal liability, particularly in relation to money laundering and market abuse. Olga Tocewicz, praised for her ’extraordinary level of expertise, knowledge and strategic excellence’, supports clients in their dealings with global enforcement agencies.
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‘Claire has an enviable mix of experience, having been in a boutique firm, as a prosecutor and now at a large firm.'
‘Liam Naidoo is a stand-out partner, Claire Lipworth is a very experienced pair of hands.’
‘Liam Naidoo is an exceptional professional who is always ready to help. He is extremely efficient, flexible, and I would highly recommend Liam and his team.’
‘The team have a really strong presence in the financial sector, with experts who can offer advice at all stages of enforcement proceedings, including regulatory and criminal. They have great strength and depth and have expertise in several jurisdictions, meaning they can cater for cross-border investigations.'
‘Olga Tocewicz is a fantastic lawyer. From a proper criminal background with a real understanding of the criminal justice procedure, she provides expert advice at the highest level to companies facing a crisis.’
‘Liam Naidoo is a fantastic lawyer with deep knowledge of the law.’
Key clients
- ENRC
Work highlights
Representing a Kazakh mining company in a range of unprecedented disputes, including its high-profile litigation against the SFO and law firm Dechert.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Olga Tocewicz
Practice head
Liam Naidoo
Other key lawyers
Claire Lipworth; Olga Tocewicz; Kevin O’Connor