Simmons & Simmons Middle East LLP advises on large internal investigations into allegations of financial crime and regulatory breaches, integrating specialisms in relevant corporate and employment laws when needed. ‘Very experienced and cool under pressure’, Payam Beheshti acts on contentious regulatory matters and investigations related to data protection, cybercrime, money laundering, and sanctions. David McDonald integrates experience in employment law on internal investigations, and Stuart Storry, who joined the firm in November 2024, has experience in relevant arbitrations.
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- 'Very experienced team in the ME for financial and employment investigations.’
- ‘Payam Beheshti and David McDonald are both stand-out partners. Payam is very experienced and cool under pressure. David is an up-and-coming, rising star.’
- ‘Simmons & Simmons provide a great service. Their attention to detail is second-to-none, and they are flexible and creative with their funding arrangements. Their various offices work seamlessly together, which is rare.’
- ‘Payam Beheshti is my 'go to' lawyer for disputes. He is responsive, clever and takes a holistic approach. Adam Wolstenholme is also a stand out, giving excellent advice on sanctions and financial crime.'
Practice head
Payam Beheshti
Other key lawyers
David McDonald; Adam Wolstenholme; Stuart Storry