White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations - Australia
What the team is known for
Arnold Bloch Leibler is noted for its well-regarded white-collar crime practice group that includes experts in anti-bribery and corruption mandates. The team offers experience advising senior executives and employees in relation to Australian Federal Police investigations into the bribery of foreign officials and other international bribery schemes, and representing clients in foreign bribery criminal proceedings. It also acts for corporates on disputes and investigations. The practice's particular areas of expertise include cases relating to infrastructure projects and the energy and natural resources sector.
Strengths
"In engaging lawyers on complex matters where there is a high degree of uncertainty, it is important that the lawyers are not siloed and can handle a broad range of problems. ABL has that depth and breadth of capability."
"They are able to convert complex legal situations into practical commercial advice and solutions."
Work highlights
Arnold Bloch Leibler defended David Savage, the former COO of Leighton Holdings, in criminal charges related to his alleged role in the international Unaoil scandal, involving claims of bribing senior officials in oil-producing nations to secure contracts.
Notable practitioners
Susanna Ford is an active practitioner in the market, frequently assisting senior executives and other individuals in relation to anti-bribery investigations and prosecutions. "She is an excellent litigator with a strong track record."
John Mitchell is well regarded as a litigator with substantial experience acting for clients on foreign bribery matters.
Jonathan Milner is well reputed for his practice advising executives and corporate clients on foreign bribery and corporate crime matters.
