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. 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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Client satisfaction

Testimonials

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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.’

  • ‘Excellent experience in some of the most high profile and complex cases.’

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

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Practice head

Stephen Pollard

Other key lawyers

Lloyd Firth; Imogen Makin