White Collar Crime and Compliance Lawyers

Overview

We provide expert advice and support clients facing all forms of financial crime issues. Assisting with the most complex cases involving both individuals and corporates, from internal investigations, dealing with regulators and prosecuting agencies to defending and resolving criminal matters.

Partnering with FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 companies from a diverse range of sectors - including construction, oil and gas, engineering, real estate, telecommunications, hospitality, media, retail, agriculture, banking and foodservices - we serve as our clients' trusted adviser on financial crime related issues.

With many years of experience and specialised expertise, our financial crime lawyers will guide you through the complexities of financial crime, compliance obligations and investigations, providing strategic guidance and outcome-focused advice in the wider commercial environment.

We are committed to streamlining processes with cutting-edge technology, supporting you in calibrating and implementing new systems as well as advising on programme enhancements. And, our in-house eDiscovery team uses bespoke data analytics to facilitate large-volume data reviews.

We have extensive experience in relation to financial crime, including:

advising on matters relating to bribery, corruption, fraud, money laundering and a broad range of financial crime offences
advising clients in connection with enforcement actions brought by a range of regulatory and prosecuting agencies, including the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), the National Crime Agency (NCA) and HMRC
negotiating and securing Deferred Prosecution Agreements
representing individuals in witness interviews or interviews under caution
advising on matters relating to Account Freezing Orders and Forfeiture Orders
advising clients in relation to Production Orders
providing compliance support, including financial crime training and advice on programme implementation and enhancements, including in respect of the new "failure to prevent fraud" offence introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.

Ranked for Corporate Governance by Legal 500 and for Crisis Management in Chambers & Partners, you can trust us to provide you with the support you need to navigate financial crime and compliance issues with confidence.