Crime, fraud and licensing
Particularly active in the life sciences and technology sectors, Simmons & Simmons advises on high-stakes corporate crime matters, with expertise spanning SFO-led corruption investigations, sanctions compliance and cross-border internal investigations. Camilla de Silva leads the firm’s global investigations group and corporate crime practice, drawing on her experience as a former SFO prosecutor and criminal barrister to advise on the full breadth of criminal risk. Nick Benwell brings seasoned insight into handling SFO investigation mandates, while Emily Agnoli supports on internal investigations and a range of enforcement actions by external agencies, regularly supporting the firm’s international client base. Cherie Spinks is particularly adept in AML and sanctions-related matters, an area also covered by managing associate Alexandra Webster.
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Cherie is Of Counsel in the Disputes & Investigations team specialising in corporate crime and contentious regulatory investigations.
She has significant experience in advising individuals, financial institutions and corporates on bribery and fraud investigations in both the UK and internationally.
Cherie is a lead member of Simmons & Simmons’ Sanctions team advising on compliance with UK and EU sanctions regimes. She also has extensive experience of advising on technical money laundering issues, including disclosure obligations, and on implementation of anti-money laundering policies and procedures.
Cherie has spent time on secondment to the legal department of an international energy company advising on anti-corruption and anti-money laundering compliance issues.
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‘Level-headed team with great depth of domestic and international experience.’
‘Camilla de Silva. She has years of experience at the Bar, at the SFO and now in private practice as a senior solicitor.’
‘Emily Agnoli is an absolute pleasure to work with. She combines great technical knowledge with good judgment and a warm approach to clients. A real star.’