Financial Crime: Individuals
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Band 4
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(020) 7105 0500Chambers Review
Arnold & Porter has a well-respected practice that is highlighted for its work representing senior executives and high-profile individuals in a variety of regulatory prosecutions and investigations. The firm is sought out by clients across a broad range of sectors for its counsel in cases involving the SFO, the FCA and HMRC.
Work Highlights
- Arnold & Porter represented Jes Staley, the former CEO of Barclays, in regulatory investigations into his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I consider the firm to be quite outstanding in its ability to manage cases of very real factual and legal complexity."
"They have been brilliant sounding boards. They are very well connected and work in a very collaborative and collegiate way."
"They run a tight ship and they give good advice. It's a superb operation."
"I consider the firm to be quite outstanding in its ability to manage cases of very real factual and legal complexity."
"They have been brilliant sounding boards. They are very well connected and work in a very collaborative and collegiate way."
"They run a tight ship and they give good advice. It's a superb operation."
Notable Practitioners
Kathleen Harris is managing partner of Arnold & Porter's London office and practice head of the firm's anti-corruption team. She often represents senior executives and other high-profile individuals facing a range of criminal and regulatory investigations.
"She is someone with subject matter expertise and a tremendous amount of experience. She is perceptive and an incredibly good strategist."
"She has got outstanding practical abilities, and her client care skills are exceptional. She is able to get the trust of clients."
"She displays a level of sophistication that is hard to match. She manages her team efficiently and drives all of her cases with one focus - success and client satisfaction."
Sean Curran has experience handling a wide range of regulatory and financial crime matters. He is often sought after to advise on multi-jurisdictional cases, including parallel UK and US investigations.
"Sean is exceptionally industrious. His focus is his client, driven by his determination to achieve success and client satisfaction."
"His outstanding attributes are his client care, and he's very down to earth, very approachable and extremely intelligent."
"Sean is a terrific solicitor with loads of energy."