Corporate Crime & Investigations
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
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Clifford Chance advises an enviable roster of clients, including household-name banks and service companies. A popular choice for high-profile domestic and cross-border investigations, as well as high-stakes FCA and SFO matters, the team is experienced in international money laundering, bribery and corruption investigations. Clifford Chance also provides advice on anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance matters.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance defended Serco Group in litigation arising from its deferred prosecution agreement with the SFO.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It's a firm with smart people and real bench strength, advising on complex and sophisticated matters. Ultimately, we instruct them because of their ability to advise us on matters of significance."
"Clifford Chance has very good support from London and European offices to handle complex investigations."
"They're so deep into each detail and able to grasp all the details in such a short time."
"It's a firm with smart people and real bench strength, advising on complex and sophisticated matters. Ultimately, we instruct them because of their ability to advise us on matters of significance."
"Clifford Chance has very good support from London and European offices to handle complex investigations."
"They're so deep into each detail and able to grasp all the details in such a short time."
Notable Practitioners
Luke Tolaini frequently acts for financial institutions and multinational corporations on investigations into market manipulation, fraud, corruption and money laundering. He also advises clients on sanctions-related matters.
"Luke has a great ability to navigate difficult matters, seeing through the difficulties, focusing on the real issues and setting the right strategy."
"He is a superb lawyer with outstanding leadership."
Christopher David has experience assisting a wide array of financial sector clients with domestic and cross-border investigations concerning bribery, corruption and other allegations.
"He is a serious international operator. He combines real-world criminal experience with international and commercial awareness and presence."
"Chris is an excellent junior partner and incredibly hard-working."
Michael Lyons is routinely instructed by financial institutions in matters related to fraud, corruption and money laundering. He is also recognised for his experience providing sanctions advice.
"He has a really in-depth knowledge of the laws and regulations around this area and a very nice working style."
"Michael is incredibly professional and has a great ability to navigate difficult matters."
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