Fielding a team of ‘very experienced and talented lawyers’, Bivonas Law LLP is well versed in handling regulatory investigations and has a strong track record in engaging with a range of government agencies. The team is led by a trio of partners: Anthony Brown, who regularly acts on cross-border mandates and is noted for advising governments and banks; Steve Sharp, who has handled investigations involving the SFO, FCA and NCA; and Cindy Dorrington, who specialises in financial services regulation and enforcement.  
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Hardworking, enterprising and client-centric.’

  • ‘Boutique firm able to provide close and personal service.’

  • ‘Antony Brown has worked in the insurance industry and has a great understanding of corporate practices.’

  • ‘Having been engaged in core law enforcement for 25 years and subsequently for a further 25 years in the private security sector, including the the CSO and CISO role at the Bank of England, I look at Law Firms with a critical eye and to this end I trust and respect the judgement and experience of Bivonas Law.’

  • ‘I work closely with Antony Brown, whom I respect and trust in all circumstances.’

  • ‘Bivonas is a niche practice specialising in white collar crime that has a team of very experienced and talented lawyers. It also acts in regulatory investigations and corporate crime and brings a wealth of experience to this area.’

Work highlights

Advising a UK-based asset management company on its exposure to third party liability after the SFO requested information about its clients linked to an investigation into alleged money laundering and fraud offences concerning the award of major oil contracts in the Middle East.
Acting for the UK arm of a ship husbanding company involved in a major US Navy contracting scandal concerning allegations of bribery and overcharging.

Practice head

Antony Brown; Steve Sharp; Cindy Dorrington