With support from its strong financial crime practice in the US, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP advises multinational clients on corporate crime, regulatory enforcement and compliance matters, earning praise as ‘one of the best in the market’. The team has notable experience in global investigations, deferred prosecution agreements and internal reviews. Its London offering is co-led by Lord Goldsmith KC- who chairs the firm’s European and Asian litigation practice- and Karolos Seeger, who brings extensive experience in white-collar crime and defence representation. Seeger also assists on internal investigations into compliance with anti-corruption legislation and on developing and implementing global compliance programs. The ‘fantastic’ Jane Shvets is recommended for her work on cross-border investigations involving authorities worldwide, while Konstantin Bureiko is particularly strong in anti-corruption and sanctions-related matters.

The team at Freshfields is ‘highly knowledgeable, engaged and very practical’ in advising on the full range of cross-border corporate crime mandates and regulatory investigations. Co-head Ali Sallaway, praised as ‘technically brilliant’, is particularly experienced in matters involving false accounting, fraud, bribery, anti-money laundering and insider trading across a variety of sectors, while fellow co-head Matthew Bruce regularly leads on major investigations linked to wide-ranging compliance issues. Ben Morgan draws on his previous role as joint head of bribery and corruption at the SFO to support corporate clients in enforcement proceedings and internal investigations, often working alongside Emily Knight.

Slaughter and May is well regarded for its expertise in complex multi-jurisdictional corporate crime investigations, enforcement actions, internal reviews and compliance, with recognised strengths in sanctions, anti-money laundering and data protection. The practice is led by a trio of partners: Richard Swallow, who has a strong track record in high-profile cross-border regulatory and criminal matters; Jonathan Cotton, who regularly advises on SFO investigations across sectors including aviation, telecommunications and consumer goods; and Ewan Brown, who focuses on supporting financial institutions and has extensive experience handling mandates involving various enforcement authorities. Jonathan Clark has defended clients against allegations of deliberate wrongdoing, including cases involving alleged bribery, corruption, cartel activity and tax evasion, while senior counsels Ella Williams and Nicholas Querée are recommended for their significant involvement in cross-border investigations.

With international reach, the ‘wonderful team of talented individuals’ at Addleshaw Goddard advises clients on dealings with domestic and international enforcement agencies, with experience in deferred prosecution agreements, as well as bribery, AML and fraud risks. Leading the team is corporate investigations specialist Michelle de Kluyver, who is lauded by clients as ‘one of the best of her generation’. In addition to corporate crime matters, Harriet Territt ‘provides clear and concise advice’ to clients on sanctions and international trade compliance, and Neeta Chityal, who is lauded as ‘outstandingly good’, has a particular focus on international investigations involving the Middle East. Nichola Peters left the team in 2024.

Fielding a team comprised of ‘an outstanding group of individuals’, A&O Shearman advises on cross-border matters involving bribery, sanctions, money laundering and corporate misconduct, with notable experience across the financial services, energy, healthcare and tech sectors. The London practice is led jointly by Calum Burnett, Eve Giles and Mahmood Lone. Burnett focuses on internal investigations and regulatory matters covering market manipulation, competition, whistleblowing and non-financial misconduct, while Giles handles high-profile investigations, including those led by the SFO. Arnondo Chakrabarti brings particular expertise in bribery and corruption issues, and Jonathan Hitchin is a key contact for cartel investigations.

Baker McKenzie LLP fields a globally integrated corporate crime and investigations team, advising major corporates on matters involving bribery, money laundering, sanctions, fraud and emerging ESG-related risks. The London practice is overseen by Yindi Gesinde, who focuses on anti-bribery, corruption investigations, and compliance matters, alongside Henry Garfield, who has recently worked on SFO investigations and whistleblowing allegation mandates. Supporting them are Charles Thomson, who handles complex cross-border fraud mandates; and Sunny Mann, who brings particular expertise in export controls and trade sanctions. Joanna Ludlam departed the firm in January 2025.

Leveraging its ‘exceptional depth of legal knowledge’, Clifford Chance LLP specialises in complex matters involving parallel criminal and civil elements, including sanctions breaches, tax fraud, bribery and money laundering. The team advises major corporates and financial institutions on cross-border investigations and enforcement actions, supported by integrated forensic accounting capabilities and a well-established global network. Luke Tolaini heads the team, drawing on his ‘technical expertise’ and ‘calm, strategic perspective’ to assist on internal investigations and defence in regulatory and criminal proceedings, with experience engaging with UK and foreign enforcement agencies and securing DPAs. Michael Lyons leads the firm’s sanctions and export control practice, supporting on financial crime investigations, enforcement and compliance, while Christopher David focuses on cross-border matters involving fraud, bribery and corruption.

 

 

Regularly advising clients on government and internal investigations involving fraud, bribery and corruption, the team at Kirkland & Ellis International LLP has experience representing corporates before a wide range of UK regulatory agencies, as well as on multi-jurisdictional matters. The firm is particularly active in advising private equity clients on corporate crime issues, an area in which practice head Marcus Thompson is especially experienced. Patrick Navein is recommended for his work with public companies, multinational corporations and asset managers on both internal and government-led investigations, while Shruti Chandhok brings additional expertise in compliance counselling and global risk assessments relating to anti-corruption, AML and financial sanctions regulations.

Fielding a team with ‘strength at all levels and in all dimensions’, Linklaters LLP is well positioned to advise on the full spectrum of corporate crime and regulatory matters, including enforcement actions brought against corporate clients. Alison Wilson heads the firm’s global litigation, arbitration and investigations practice, specialising in financial crime proceedings, while Satindar Dogra leads on sanctions compliance mandates. The ‘immensely clever’ Elly Proudlock regularly represents corporates in investigations by the SFO, OFSI and HMRC, and Alison Saunders is noted for her expertise in fraud, proceeds of crime and criminal environmental matters. Martyn Hopper retired in April 2025.

Lauded for going ‘above and beyond to help clients’, Norton Rose Fulbright is recognised for its strong corporate crime defence and cross-border expertise, advising on high-profile matters involving the SFO, FCA, global sanctions enforcement and wider regulatory, fraud and cybercrime issues. The team is jointly led by Andrew Reeves, who focuses on bribery, corruption, fraud and money laundering investigations; Neil O’May, who brings extensive experience in domestic and multinational financial crime matters; and David Harris, a key contact for financial services clients. Stuart Neely handles ESG and fraud-related mandates, while Claudia Van Gruisen is a key associate, noted for her work on major anti-bribery and money laundering investigations.

The ‘incredibly knowledgeable’ team at Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP is well equipped to advise on complex criminal investigations and prosecutions, offering expertise in fraud, corruption, money laundering, sanctions and financial crime compliance. Nick Vamos oversees the practice, drawing on his experience as the former head of extradition and special crime at the CPS to support corporate clients in matters with international dimensions. Michael O’Kane brings significant expertise in cross-border fraud, corruption and sanctions cases, while Maria Cronin is particularly skilled in handling international corruption and money laundering mandates. Anna Bradshaw is lauded as ‘best in class’ for her work on sanctions and criminal liability.

 

 

 

Willkie Farr & Gallagher (UK) LLP is noted for its deep bench, regularly advising corporates and financial institutions on investigations related to bribery, sanctions, fraud and money laundering. The team brings a mix of UK and US legal expertise to cross-border matters, with notable experience across regulatory enforcement and internal investigations. Practice head Peter Burrell is described as a ‘legend in the sector’ and oversees all compliance, investigations and enforcement mandates. UK and US-qualified Rita Mitchell frequently represents clients before international enforcement authorities and has notable experience in compliance programmes and whistleblowing matters, while Simon Osborn-King is recommended for his work involving fraud, bribery, money laundering, and sanctions violations.

Particularly active in the technology, pharma and retail sectors, Arnold & Porter’s team advises across the full spectrum of investigations, regulatory, compliance and enforcement matters. Practice head Kathleen Harris draws on her former role as head of fraud and policy at the SFO to lead on sanctions, fraud, AML and bribery-related mandates. The ‘rock solid and very strategic’ Sean Curran is experienced in multi-jurisdictional investigations, including those involving the US Department of Justice and the European Anti-Fraud Office. Melissa Dames is also recommended and supports the team across its key mandates.

 

Ashurst’s corporate crime and investigations team is noted for its cross-border counsel to major corporates facing regulatory scrutiny, from serious fraud and bribery to sanctions and non-financial misconduct. Described as a ‘very smart and commercially minded team of experts’, the practice is particularly active across the financial services, energy, resources and infrastructure sectors. Ruby Hamid heads the team and is praised for being ‘extremely good at cutting through complicated cases’, advising on a broad range of criminal and investigatory mandates. Judith Seddon is ‘calm, considered and extremely bright’, and supports clients on investigations brought by UK enforcement agencies and prosecuting authorities globally, with additional expertise in supporting clients in internal investigations.

BCL Solicitors LLP is well-positioned to handle a full range of regulatory investigations and corporate crime matters, including AML, sanctions, corporate manslaughter and tax cases. The practice is led by the ‘knowledgeable and astute’ Richard Sallybanks, who has extensive experience dealing with both domestic and international enforcement agencies. John Binns specialises in financial crime, sanctions and tax investigations, while Tom McNeill, recognised as a ‘legal mastermind’, focuses on corporate crime with particular expertise in fraud, bribery and money laundering mandates.

Clyde & Co fields a multidisciplinary team offering advice across a range of criminal offences and investigations, with expertise spanning the financial services, insurance, energy and construction sectors. New practice head Sam Tate joined the firm from RPC in March 2025, bringing significant experience in regulatory and investigative matters, including corruption, fraud, sanctions and money laundering. John Whittaker leads on internal investigations, particularly those involving whistleblower allegations, while Charles Kuhn is noted for his work on insider dealing, market abuse and bribery matters. Whittaker and Kuhn have received praise as ‘excellent practitioners’.

CMS fields a ‘vastly experienced team’, leveraging financial services and regulatory expertise to advise corporate clients on investigations, enforcement actions and related litigation. Eoin O’Shea oversees the team, specialising in fraud and complex financial crime, with experience handling SFO investigations and sanctions matters, including those with international elements. Amy Wilkinson focuses on internal investigations and aids corporate clients on bribery, fraud and money laundering mandates.

Dechert LLP’s London white collar and investigations team is recognised for its strong cross-border expertise, with recent work spanning internal investigations, bribery matters and sanctions advice. The team is led by Roger Burlingame, who specialises in defending corporate clients facing US government investigations with a cross-border dimension. Tim Bowden regularly acts on matters involving fraud, corruption and money laundering, while Matthew Mazur brings extensive experience in internal investigations and enforcement proceedings, particularly those involving international financial crime with a London nexus.

Led by Philip Rocher, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher’s team advises corporates across sectors on complex cross-border investigations, often involving parallel UK and US regulatory scrutiny, as well as on compliance matters such as due diligence, risk assessments and post-investigation remediation. Patrick Doris has recently handled mandates involving bribery, tax evasion, insider dealing and financial sector misconduct for a number of major listed companies, while Michelle Kirschner focuses on financial services and international trade investigations. Irene Polieri is the key contact for EU and UK sanctions and export controls. Matthew Nunan departed the firm in December 2024.

Greenberg Traurig, LLP advises on internal investigations, enforcement agency-facing mandates and compliance matters across sectors, including financial services, construction and extractives. Rebecca Meads leads the team and is highly experienced in handling large-scale internal investigations and advising on fraud, bribery, corruption and asset freezing, with particular expertise in ABC and AML compliance. Alex Swan is noted for his ability to navigate complex parallel investigations and prosecutions spanning multiple jurisdictions, regularly engaging with enforcement agencies such as the US DOJ, SEC, French PNF and India’s CBI and ED.

Leveraging its global reach, Latham & Watkins is regularly instructed on investigations involving bribery, corruption and market abuse, with notable strength in matters attracting multi-agency scrutiny. The team also advises on the full spectrum of internal investigations, enforcement risk and compliance. ‘Powerhouse’ Pamela Reddy oversees the practice and is described as ‘first rate’ in handling both agency-led and internal investigations. Nathan H. Seltzer is the key contact for multi-jurisdictional anti-corruption matters, with a strong Foreign Corrupt Practices Act practice.

Acting on both national and international mandates across all key areas of financial crime, Macfarlanes LLP fields a team with ‘strength, depth and a pragmatic approach’. Lorna Emson heads the practice, advising banks, interdealer brokers and oil & gas companies on fraud and financial crime matters involving both criminal and civil elements. Nikolas Ireland is a fraud specialist, while Francis Bond is particularly experienced in transnational crime, assisting clients with AML, overseas confiscation and restraint orders, as well as Interpol Red Notices. Brian Spiro, described as ‘famously unflappable and steady under fire’, joined the team from Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP in November 2024.

Having recently advised on mandates involving investigations by HMRC and the Health and Safety Executive, Mishcon de Reya LLP is also noted for its strong expertise in internal investigations covering both financial and non-financial misconduct. Johanna Walsh, who heads the practice, has extensive experience advising on serious fraud, corruption and money laundering cases, with a track record spanning both domestic and international matters. Matthew Ewens is well versed in matters involving bribery and corruption allegations brought by the SFO, while Min Wiggins focuses on criminal proceedings and has notable insight in internal and regulatory investigations within the financial services sector.

Paul Hastings LLP advises on cross-border investigations involving complex financial crime, global compliance, and regulatory risk, with particular strength in the life sciences and fintech sectors. Stuart Alford KC– described as ‘a charismatic and exceptional lawyer’- has taken over as practice head following Jonathan Pickworth‘s retirement, and specialises in mandates relating to bribery, corruption, money laundering, fraud and dishonesty.Joanna Dimmock departed the firm in December 2024, while Adina Ezekiel left in September 2025.

RPC handles a range of financial crime matters, with notable strength in tax fraud, sanctions and corporate liability. Adam Craggs leads the team, specialising in criminal tax investigations and prosecutions, and is able to guide clients through all stages of proceedings. Michelle Sloane focuses on financial crime litigation and regulatory disputes, while Thomas Jenkins handles anti-corruption investigations and assists with implementing and enhancing compliance programmes. Sam Tate left the team in February 2025.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP’s London team is noted for advising corporates on cross-border white-collar investigations and enforcement actions, leveraging its integrated US, UK, and EU expertise to handle matters involving a range of allegations, while also designing and implementing tailored compliance programmes to mitigate risk and meet regulatory obligations. Ryan Junck heads up the practice and has significant experience in multinational regulatory investigations, as well as advising on corporate compliance frameworks. Andrew Good is recommended for his counsel to financial institutions, while Vanessa McGoldrick has represented clients before a range of UK regulators, including the SFO, FCA and HMRC.

Stephenson Harwood‘s ‘stellar team’ is particularly active in the financial services sector, advising on the full spectrum of corporate crime matters. Justin McClelland leads the practice, specialising in international investigations involving cartel activity, market misconduct and diverse internal corporate matters. Sean Jeffrey‘s expertise lies in financial sanctions mandates, while Alan Ward- recognised as ‘a sophisticated and knowledgeable practitioner’- handles cross-border investigations commenced by national and international enforcement agencies.

 

WilmerHale‘s team is jointly led by Stephen Pollard and Lloyd Firth, offering notable expertise in handling SFO investigations and internal investigations. The London practice frequently collaborates with its US counterpart on cross-border mandates. Pollard brings extensive experience across business crime and securities enforcement, while Firth has been praised as someone who ‘delivers commercial and legal excellence and is a superb strategist’.

Covington & Burling LLP represents corporate clients in proceedings before international authorities and maintains a substantial compliance and investigations practice covering the full spectrum of regulatory matters. The team is jointly led by Mark Finucane, who oversees the firm’s major cross-border investigations, and David Lorello, who specialises in internal investigations and enforcement matters involving bribery and anti-corruption. Ian Hargreaves departed the firm in October 2024.

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is recommended for its expertise in criminal fraud, anti-money laundering, sanctions and investigations. Zia Ullah leads the team and is particularly noted for his experience advising on sanctions, frequently in the context of complex cross-border investigations. Anupreet Amole focuses on business crime and compliance matters, with a specialism in corruption and fraud, while Steve Smith brings significant experience in money laundering mandates.

Fieldfisher is noted for its offering across internal and regulator-led financial crime investigations, particularly those with an international dimension. Practice head Quinton Newcomb focuses on cross-border internal investigations and, together with Shiv Haria-Shah, regularly advises on the design and implementation of bespoke corporate compliance programmes. Natalie Quinlivan adds further expertise, handling a broad range of allegations involving bribery, corruption, fraud and money laundering.

The ‘excellent team’ at HFW advises corporates in the commodities, shipping, energy, insurance and construction sectors, with notable expertise in sanctions, regulatory enforcement, financial crime and compliance matters. Practice head Barry Vitou is well versed in cross-border mandates, regularly defending clients or securing the discontinuation of criminal investigations, particularly those involving the SFO. Anne-Marie Ottaway, described as ‘a seasoned veteran who brings a unique experience’, supports clients with internal investigations into suspected misconduct.

Able to draw on the strength of its considerable international network of offices, Jones Day‘s London-based Investigations and White Collar Defense team is regularly engaged by global clients for its capabilities in complex, cross-border mandates. Head of the London Global Disputes practice, Sion Richards is a highly active partner engaged in multijurisdictional investigations covering fraud and corruption. A key contact for financial institutions and corporates, Adam Brown‘s recent mandates include high-profile proceedings concerning misfeasant trading, while Alex Chalk KC, who joined the firm in early 2025, is highly experienced in criminal investigations involving the SFO and the FCA. Dual-qualified (English and French) Karl Moussalli is also recommended.

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.

King & Spalding LLP is well-placed to advise corporate and financial institutions across a range of criminal proceedings and investigations. Aaron Stephens, who leads the team, advises clients on financial crime investigations and compliance challenges, with a proven track record in defending against major regulatory bodies. Margaret Nettesheim leverages her dual qualification in the US and UK to assist on complex international investigative mandates.

 

The sizable team at Kingsley Napley LLP is experienced in handling a broad range of white-collar crime, non-financial misconduct, ESG-related matters and regulatory investigations. Practice head Louise Hodges specialises in bribery and fraud offences, including advising on internal investigations, while Caroline Day handles a variety of regulatory and criminal matters, with expertise spanning issues such as data privacy. Jonathan Grimes provides additional insight in sanctions and POCA-related issues.

 

Drawing on its strong global platform, Mayer Brown International LLP advises on a broad scope of investigations and criminal defence matters under the leadership of new practice head Sam Eastwood. Eastwood succeeds Alistair Graham, who now uses his ‘incisive mind and killer strategic instinct’ to support the firm’s clients as an independent consultant. Newly promoted partner Paul Whitfield-Jones is noted for his experience in sanctions and export control matters across sectors, including defence, energy, shipping and banking, while Musonda Kapotwe and Airlie Goodman are recommended for their expertise in ESG-related issues.

 

Fielding a team with ‘excellent all-round strengths’, McDermott Will & Schulte is noted for its expertise in regulatory investigations, securing DPAs, and remains a key port of call for corporate clients in the betting and gaming sector. Simon Airey leads the practice, advising on corporate crime and regulatory issues with ‘great practical wisdom’. James Dobias brings a strong track record in securing DPAs, while Andrew Butel, who recently joined from Kirkland & Ellis International LLP, focuses on multi-jurisdictional internal and government investigations, particularly within the extractives, energy and MedTech sectors.

 

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLP is active across a broad spectrum of financial crime matters, frequently advising on investigations involving market abuse, insider trading, corruption and sanctions, including those attracting multi-agency or cross-border scrutiny. The team draws on the firm’s global capabilities across related disciplines such as civil litigation, employment, tax and data privacy, and has recently conducted a range of compliance and internal investigations for its corporate clients. Chris Warren-Smith oversees the practice, bringing experience in UK enforcement agency proceedings as well as investigations led by US regulators.

With particular strength in the tech sector, Morrison Foerster’s ‘experienced and committed’ team has recently acted on enforcement, anti-bribery, sanctions and fraud mandates. The practice is co-led by Saqib Alam- qualified in the US, UK and Singapore- who advises on investigations involving bribery, sanctions breaches, human rights violations and money laundering, and Hayley Ichilcik, who has been described as ‘a very bright fraud specialist’.

 

Co-led by Rosanne Kay and Charles Hewetson, the team at Reed Smith LLP advises on a broad range of financial and corporate crime matters, with particular expertise in AML and fraud. Kay regularly handles internal and external investigations spanning the SFO, SEC, DOJ and OFAC, while Hewetson focuses on major regulatory inquiries, including those related to environmental liabilities. Patrick Rappo left the firm in March 2025.

 

Ropes & Gray LLP regularly advises on investigations and enforcement actions in the UK and internationally, and is noted for its strength in AML and anti-corruption compliance. Dually qualified in the UK and US, practice head Amanda Raad is experienced in a wide range of regulatory and investigative mandates. Sean Seelinger is the key contact for cross-border anti-corruption, AML and trade compliance matters, while Tom Jackson is recognised for his work on compliance and internal investigations, particularly in relation to anti-corruption.

With notable cross-border capabilities, Sidley Austin LLP is well equipped to handle a broad range of white-collar defence and investigations mandates. Sara George leads the London team, drawing on her experience as a former FSA prosecutor to advise corporate clients on allegations including insider dealing, money laundering, fraud and bribery. Samantha Cumming focuses on government litigation and investigations, while Josie Welland specialises in cybercrime and digital threats.

 

Described as a team with ‘exceptional breadth and depth of experience’, Squire Patton Boggs counts blue-chip multinationals among its clients, particularly in the oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and sports sectors. Hannah Laming leads the practice, using her ‘second-to-none intellect and experience’ to advise on bribery, fraud, money laundering and sanction matters, while Wayne Barnes handles investigations involving fraud and mandates within the sports sector. The team was recently bolstered by the arrival of the ‘outstandingly good’ Adina Ezekiel, who brings notable expertise in matters with international dimensions and engagements with enforcement agencies.

Fielding a team of ‘very experienced and talented lawyers’, Bivonas Law LLP is well versed in handling regulatory investigations and has a strong track record in engaging with a range of government agencies. The team is led by a trio of partners: Anthony Brown, who regularly acts on cross-border mandates and is noted for advising governments and banks; Steve Sharp, who has handled investigations involving the SFO, FCA and NCA; and Cindy Dorrington, who specialises in financial services regulation and enforcement.

 

Cohen & Gresser (UK) LLP’s ‘excellent regulatory investigations and corporate crime team’ is well versed in handling a wide range of cross-border criminal investigations. The ‘exceptionally good’ Thomas Shortland– praised as ‘intelligent, innovative and highly committed to client success’- regularly advises on matters involving parallel investigations, inquiries and litigation. Richard Kovalevsky KC and Patrick Ferguson have both left the firm.

Cooley (UK) LLP is particularly noted for advising its life sciences and technology clients on internal investigations and regulatory defence mandates involving fraud, bribery and money laundering. Tom Epps, praised for his ‘great judgement and excellent client handling’, regularly acts on cross-border fraud investigations and prosecutions. Sascha Grimm is also recommended, routinely assisting clients on UK Bribery Act matters and asset recovery.

The team at Dentons offers notable expertise in regulatory enforcement and criminal defence mandates, advising clients across a variety of sectors. The practice is led by Katharine Harle, who is particularly experienced in the financial services sector and regularly advises on fraud, AML issues and insider dealing. Joanna Dimmock joined the firm from Paul Hastings LLP, bringing significant experience in representing corporate clients in a breadth of enforcement investigations and prosecutions, with particular expertise in bribery, fraud, cartels, sanctions and tax evasion matters.

Led by Christine Braamskamp, Jenner & Block LLP is proficient at defending corporate clients facing government enforcement actions and advising on internal investigations. Robert Dalling regularly handles mandates involving financial sanctions, anti-money laundering and anti-bribery, and is praised for being ‘commercially-minded and a pleasure to deal with’. Joanna Ludlam joined the team in January 2025 from Baker McKenzie LLP, bringing extensive experience across the full range of investigations, compliance and defence matters.

Praised as a ‘small but expert’ team, the investigations and financial crime practice at Pallas Partners LLP is jointly led by Matthew Getz and Tracey Dovaston. The ‘quick, smart and pragmatic’ Getz advises multinationals and financial institutions on internal and government investigations, and is particularly noted for his sanctions expertise. Dovaston leverages her ‘unparalleled experience’ to handle mandates for financial services clients facing global regulatory investigations.

The investigations and white-collar defence group at Steptoe UK LLP regularly advises on sanctions and export controls, alongside AML, bribery and tax evasion matters. Practice head Zoe Osborne brings experience when working across sectors and jurisdictions, engaging with enforcement agencies including the SFO and FCA. Alexandra Melia focuses on international financial crime compliance and enforcement defence mandates, particularly those relating to the UK Bribery Act, anti-corruption laws and export controls.

Withers LLP’s white-collar defence and investigations team is jointly led by Carl Newman and Natalie Sherborn. Newman, lauded as a ‘superb strategic thinker’, handles internal investigations into both financial and non-financial misconduct, as well as matters involving regulatory bodies such as the FCA, SFO and HMRC. Sherborn is ‘laser-focused on the issues at play’ when advising on cross-border, multi-agency investigations, regularly acting on matters pertaining to bribery and fraud.