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Mergers & Acquisitions
United Kingdom
Richard Butterwick, Sam Newhouse, Douglas Abernethy & Rebecca van Yperen
Leveraging its global reach, Latham & Watkins (London) LLP is regularly instructed on investigations involving bribery, corruption and market abuse, with notable strength in matters attracting multi-agency scrutiny. The team also advises on the full spectrum of internal investigations, enforcement risk and compliance. ‘Powerhouse’ Pamela Reddy oversees the practice and is described as ’first rate’ in handling both agency-led and internal investigations. Nathan H. Seltzer is the key contact for multi-jurisdictional anti-corruption matters, with a strong Foreign Corrupt Practices Act practice.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction
Testimonials
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‘Great client service.’
‘Excellent and responsive team.’
‘Pamela Reddy is first rate.’
‘A firm for the really big cases which need resources and nous.’
‘Pam Reddy is a powerhouse. Personable, professional. She has amazing client skills and knows the field backwards.’
- 'The team provides clear, strategic, and responsive advice in navigating complex investigations.'
Work highlights
Representing a prominent consortium of companies in a complex multijurisdictional SFO investigation and coordinating with UK and international regulators.
Representing a global telecommunications company in a cross-border investigation into potential criminal activity, including politically sensitive embezzlement and corruption.
Represented a high-profile shipping company in highly reported criminal and civil Insolvency Service investigations, which successfully resulted in the criminal investigation being dropped.
Practice head
Pamela Reddy
Other key lawyers
Nathan H. Seltzer; Clare Nida