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Regulatory investigations and corporate crime (advice to corporates)

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K&L Gates LLP

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K&L Gates LLP has notable expertise in cross-border investigations, compliance and enforcement actions before UK and international agencies. Dylan Moses, described as ‘sharp, commercially aware and highly effective’, oversees the practice and is particularly experienced in handling fraud, money laundering and health and safety mandates. Michael Ruck leads the team’s sanctions work, collaborating with the firm’s international offices to support clients on cross-border matters.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The K&L team is well respected in the legal market, covering FS regulatory and criminal matters with a team of experts.’

  • ‘Michael Ruck is a highly respected contentious FS lawyer with a growing reputation in dealing with complex international sanctions issues. He brings his wealth of experience to his clients and deals with all matters that he comes across with aplomb. I would always recommend Michael to any contacts.’

  • ‘Michael Ruck is easy to work with and very clever.’

  • ‘K&L Gates stands out for its strong grasp of cross-border regulatory and corporate crime matters, especially in high-risk jurisdictions. Their advice is clear, commercially focused, and tailored to the client's needs, rather than relying on generic templates. The team is collaborative, responsive, and efficient in delivering practical solutions. Their strength lies in blending legal expertise with a strategic understanding of reputational and business concerns, supported by smooth coordination across their global offices.’

  • ‘Dylan Moses is a standout advisor—sharp, commercially aware and highly effective in simplifying complex regulatory and criminal risks for senior stakeholders. He communicates clearly, delivers high-quality written advice, and is consistently responsive. What sets him apart is his ability to provide guidance that balances legal soundness with real-world practicality, making him a trusted partner in sensitive compliance matters.’

  • ‘K&L Gates' regulatory investigations team benefits by being an important element of an international firm with experience in cross-border investigations, which is a great benefit to advising large corporate conglomerates.’

  • ‘Lead partner, Dylan Moses, draws from his former experience as a practising barrister at the independent bar to bring a practical approach to advising individual and corporate clients in relation to investigations across a wide range of regulatory regimes. He has impeccable judgement and an approachable manner, which makes him a popular choice for clients.’

Key clients

  • Balli Group PLC
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Practice head

Dylan Moses

Other key lawyers

Michael Ruck