The investigations and criminal litigation team at WilmerHale has a broad practice with notable strength in transatlantic instructions. Co-chair Stephen Pollard, lauded for his ‘incredible experience and phenomenal judgement’, has a strong track record representing corporate clients in high-profile proceedings brought by the SFO. Pollard works alongside co-chair Richard Burger, a former prosecutor with extensive experience handling domestic and international regulatory enforcement and criminal investigations. Lloyd Firth handles internal investigations as well as multijurisdictional government-facing investigations. Imogen Makin joined the team in January 2024, and is a key contact for financial institutions.
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‘The Wilmer team has incredible strength, shaped by Stephen Pollard. They have an exceptional advantage in their global presence. Their ability to work between locations internationally is unmatched - they are truly able to offer a seamless service across jurisdictions.’
‘Stephen Pollard is one of the greats. He has incredible experience and phenomenal judgement. He has built a great team around him, in particular Richard Burger, and Lloyd Firth. Lloyd in particular has an exciting profile and is a rising star.’
‘Their team, led by the legendary Stephen Pollard is second to none. Gold-standard lawyers.’
‘The hugely impressive and experienced Richard Burger is a stellar addition to their ranks.’
‘Excellent experience in some of the most high profile and complex cases.’
‘Richard Burger has extensive experience on both contentious regulatory and white-collar matters, including internal investigations and external prosecutions.’
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Practice head
Stephen Pollard; Richard Burger
Other key lawyers
Lloyd Firth; Imogen Makin