Norton Rose Fulbright regularly handles corporate criminal liability, sanctions and international trade issues, and multijurisdictional fraud investigations work for leading clients in the financial services sector. The group is also well-placed to advise on follow-on civil disputes arising out of criminal and regulatory matters. ‘Vastly experienced’ criminal and regulatory specialist Neil O’May handles DPAs, SFO self-reports, and high-profile financial criminal litigation. David Harris takes point on contentious financial services work, while Andrew Reeves is the name to note for criminal and regulatory investigations. O’May, Harris, and Reeves jointly oversee the team. Stuart Neely, who was elevated to the partnership in 2023, handles AML, fraud, and ESG-related matters, while Claudia Van Gruisen’s expertise encompasses corporate manslaughter, bribery, and corruption issues. Pamela Reddy left the team in December 2023.
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‘Well-resourced, highly experienced team with established links with counsel and a sensitive rapport with client needs.’
‘Neil O’May - lead partner for serious litigation and heavy investigations. Vastly experienced and good judgement.'
‘I recommend Stuart Neely and Andrew Reeves.’
- 'Claudia Van Gruisen - senior associate with energy, commitment and excellent client manner.’
‘NRF bring together knowledge and experience that is both deep and very current. Being able to call upon this knowledge and experience has helped us reach balanced and informed judgments throughout some difficult and complex challenges. The team collaborates very well, it has ensured all of the input we received was joined up with other work, this was a huge help.’
‘David Harris provided first-rate support, enormous credibility, and integrity. David combines technical expertise with very skilled relationship and negotiation skills. Claudia Van Gruisen provided excellent support to us, again bringing technical expertise which was combined with excellent delivery and a clear ability to influence stakeholders at the right time.’
Work highlights
- Advised P&O Ferries in relation to a criminal investigation by the Insolvency Service, arising from a mass redundancy exercise in 2022.
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Neil O’May; David Harris; Andrew Reeves
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