White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 3
Email address
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+61 2 9225 0200About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
The Australian Investigations, Compliance & Ethics team is an integrated part of a global network of over 500 lawyers practicing compliance and investigations around the world, conducting multi-layered, multi-jurisdictional investigations, enforcement and providing risk management advice in a variety of practice areas. These include white-collar crime, corporate investigations, anti-bribery and corruption, trade compliance, sanctions and export controls, data privacy and cybersecurity, AML and financial regulatory, health and safety, tax, and supply chain matters, as well as in the area of ESG. In line with growing client demand, our investigations group has been extremely active over the last 12 months and we have seen significant growth in the number, size, value and significance of the matters we are handling.
The Australian IC&E team is known for working for both Australian and multi-national corporations, as well as high profile individuals, dealing with issues which pose significant reputation and financial risks. We work with our clients to mitigate those risk pre-emptively as well as dealing with crisis management. In Australia we have built an excellent reputation for successfully advising, and defending, both companies and individuals under regulatory scrutiny or facing criminal or civil proceedings.
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie has a well-regarded white-collar crime and corporate investigations practice with long-established expertise, both domestically and as part of the firm's global network, frequently acting on matters with cross-border elements. The firm offers comprehensive coverage of both compliance and enforcement briefs and is recognised for its knowledge of the US white-collar crime scene. It is frequently involved in the writing and publication of guides, updates and training materials on the subject of anti-bribery and corruption regulation, and is active in the development of readily accessible online applications to assist in interactions with regulatory authorities or facilitate the harmonisation of compliance policies.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie acted for ASX-listed company ALS concerning certification irregularities by employees in the company's Australian coal superintending and certification unit since acquisition of that business in 2007.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It is an exceptional team with both a broad and deep knowledge of relevant areas of law attendant to client needs."
"Baker McKenzie is well-placed to document manage and forensically analyse large and complex matters."
"It is an exceptional team with both a broad and deep knowledge of relevant areas of law attendant to client needs."
"Baker McKenzie is well-placed to document manage and forensically analyse large and complex matters."
Notable Practitioners
Georgie Farrant is highly regarded as an anti-bribery and anti-corruption lawyer who frequently assists both domestic and multinational clients on investigations, civil and criminal proceedings and compliance.
"Georgie Farrant demonstrates superb client focus and exceptional subject matter knowledge."
Alex Wolff's respected dispute resolution practice includes advising on white-collar crime, such as alleged insider trading investigations and contraventions of the Corporations Act.
"Alex is a master of putting together appropriate teams to handle matters."
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