Restructuring & Insolvency
United Kingdom
20 August 2025
Paul Hastings LLP advises on cross-border investigations involving complex financial crime, global compliance, and regulatory risk, with particular strength in the life sciences and fintech sectors. Stuart Alford KC– described as ‘a charismatic and exceptional lawyer’- has taken over as practice head following Jonathan Pickworth’s retirement, and specialises in mandates relating to bribery, corruption, money laundering, fraud and dishonesty.Joanna Dimmock departed the firm in December 2024, while Adina Ezekiel left in September 2025.
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‘A superb team.'
- 'Highly professional and practical.’
‘The Paul Hastings team is growing from strength to strength.’
- 'Arun is a highly technical and impressive FS lawyer. He is a pleasure to work with and approaches all matters with a calm, collected and measured approach.’
Practice head
Stuart Alford KC
Other key lawyers
Arun Srivastava