With notable strength in the financial services space, Clifford Chance LLP’s regulatory investigations and financial crime offering spans the full range of relevant issues, including allegations of bribery, corruption, and tax evasion. Advice concerning international sanctions and issues concerning securities fraud constitute further significant pillars of work for the team; export control specialist Michael Lyons is a key contact here. Practice head Luke Tolaini is the name to note for internal investigations and crisis management instructions, while Christopher David takes point on insider dealing, tax evasion, cartel, and money laundering mandates.
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‘Excellent work product and timely delivery, excellent team with appropriate levels of experience.’
‘Michael Lyons is attentive to the clients' needs and always responsive. He has excellent experience of the financial services area and is able to advise across a range of complex and sensitive issues.’
‘I think it's one of the best practices in this sector in the world. They have a remarkable deftness of touch.’
‘Luke Tolaini is one of the very best managers of very complicated hostile litigation in the sector and his team walks in his footsteps.’
‘Outstanding service levels, highest quality, strong leadership, and always solution-oriented — a team of world-class lawyers, and it has always been an absolute pleasure to work with them.’
‘I recommend Luke Tolaini and Michael Lyons.'
Key clients
- National Westminster Bank Plc
- Credit Suisse
- Serco Group Plc
- InterGen
- Swedbank
- Lloyds
Work highlights
- Conducted a multijurisdictional internal investigation for an international company in relation to allegations of bribery, corruption, and sanctions breaches.
- Advising a global financial institution in relation to an investigation in the Netherlands in relation to historic tax reclaims.
- Advising a number of clients in relation to Italian tax authority investigations relating to permanent establishment issues.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Luke Tolaini
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Christopher David
Practice head
Luke Tolaini
Other key lawyers
Michael Lyons; Christopher David