Corporate and commercial
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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Position
Marcus Thompson is a partner in the Government & Internal Investigations Group in the London office of Kirkland & Ellis International LLP. He assists corporate clients with a variety of business-related criminal matters such as anti-money laundering, anti-bribery and corruption, international sanctions, and company investigations. Marcus also advises clients on highly sensitive matters involving data breaches and workplace compliance investigations. He has particular experience in advising private equity firms and their portfolio companies on business crime and risk mitigation, including the design and implementation of compliance programmes.
Marcus also represents senior individuals who are facing investigation by government agencies such as the SFO, FCA, NCA and FRC.
Career
2017 to present Kirkland & Ellis International LLP; 2013-2017 Ropes & Gray LLP
Education
Inns of Court School of Law (Bar Vocational Course 1996); Cambridge University (M.A. History 1994)
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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.’
‘Very knowledgeable and commercial with advice. Key partner for us for building/reviewing financial crime-related policy, but also with navigating issues that arise.’
‘Marcus Thompson is an expert in this space and also has a very unique ability to explain complex topics to business professionals without getting caught up in legalese. He is also very dynamic when providing training, and his approach really resonates with stakeholders.’