White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 1
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+61 2 9230 4000About
Provided by Allens
Allens' team of specialist anti-bribery lawyers has years of experience advising clients globally. We specialise in drafting and implementing policies and procedures to prevent bribery and in investigations by anti-corruption bodies including the Australian Federal Police, the US Department of Justice and SEC and the UK Serious Fraud Office.
We have conducted a significant number of independent investigations for clients that have identified bribery, fraud, anti-money laundering or related improper financial conduct. This includes ensuring appropriate governance of the independent investigation, conduct of evidence review and advising on legal exposure and remedial steps.
We have considerable experience advising on the implementation of anti-bribery programs with global application across business operations. This includes developing policies, training programs and corporate governance tools that are appropriately tailored to the bribery risk that is faced by your business.
The breadth of our experience across numerous industries and jurisdictions means that we do not simply recommend 'standard' anti-bribery policies that may impinge upon your legitimate business winning practices with unnecessary internal procedures. Instead, we quickly identify areas of high risk in your business, and provide tailored, workable tools to avoid engaging in corrupt conduct. This targeted approach minimises disruption to your business while meeting the compliance expectations of regulators.
Chambers Review
Allens maintains an experienced practice, widely acknowledged for its sophisticated offering that spans a broad range of white-collar crime issues and corporate investigations, including expertise in risk management and compliance issues, transactional due diligence and support in regulatory and criminal investigations. The firm is notably active counselling clients on the effective conduct of their own internal inquiries. It is well versed in dealing with corporate regulators and the Australian Federal Police, and backed by an ability to tap into a global network of similarly specialised practitioners. Key clients of the firm include Aware Super, Macquarie Bank and KB Securities.
Work Highlights
- Allens acted for Aware Super and its subsidiary Aware Financial Services Australia in an ASIC civil penalty proceeding concerning 'Fees for No Service' conduct.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Allens corporate investigations team is strong strategically. They are able to balance that strategy with the details."
"Allens has a highly skilled and deeply experienced financial crime team with industry-leading expertise."
"The Allens corporate investigations team is strong strategically. They are able to balance that strategy with the details."
"Allens has a highly skilled and deeply experienced financial crime team with industry-leading expertise."
Notable Practitioners
Rachel Nicolson is a leading figure in the market who frequently acts for clients on investigations and disputes. She also provides regulatory and due diligence advice.
"Rachel is the ultimate operator. She is completely across legal touch-points, commercial triggers and complicated overlays."
Peter Haig has a broad range of expertise relating to anti-bribery and anti-money laundering law, frequently assisting clients in relation to investigations, inquiries and prosecutions.
"When the pressure is on, you're in safe hands with Peter – a strategic thinker and effective communicator."