Regularly advising clients on government and internal investigations involving fraud, bribery and corruption, the team at Kirkland & Ellis International LLP has experience representing corporates before a wide range of UK regulatory agencies, as well as on multi-jurisdictional matters. The firm is particularly active in advising private equity clients on corporate crime issues, an area in which practice head Marcus Thompson is especially experienced. Patrick Navein is recommended for his work with public companies, multinational corporations and asset managers on both internal and government-led investigations, while Shruti Chandhok brings additional expertise in compliance counselling and global risk assessments relating to anti-corruption, AML and financial sanctions regulations.
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‘Kirklands is a standout firm in the sector. If you want the regulator or public authority investigating to recognise the seriousness of the opposition, Kirklands is the name that will achieve that. No one works harder, has more resources, or demands more excellence in the work product than Kirkland. It has a well-earned reputation for skilled and aggressive representation.’
‘Marcus Thompson is one of the cleverest and best-connected lawyers in the sector in London. He has a deep knowledge of financial regulation and a commercial sense of what will work. He and his team will work 24/7 for their client.’
‘The firm's specialism in financial crime builds upon its multi-jurisdictional expertise. It has exceptional niche expertise in representing executives and corporates in such cases in bribery and corruption cases in which there is linked litigation across jurisdictions.'
‘I have worked with Jack Davies, who has the full complement of necessary skills, which has been recognised in his elevation to partner. Patrick Navein is, in my view, an excellent lawyer and strategist.’
‘Patrick Navein is very good indeed. He has a good grasp of anti-money laundering and corruption, is plainly very intelligent and writes very well.’
‘Incredibly responsive, practical and hard working. Great client relationships.’
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Practice head
Marcus Thompson
Other key lawyers
Patrick Navein; Shruti Chandhok