Corporate Crime & Investigations
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
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Freshfields offers recognised skill in high-stakes regulatory and internal investigation work, in connection with domestic and cross-border matters. The team acts for clients on allegations of fraud, bribery, corruption and money laundering as well as advising on sanctions matters. Freshfields also draws on noted financial services expertise to provide counsel on criminal prosecutions by the FCA, as well as more traditional criminal agencies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their flexibility in their advice to take into account commercial factors is what stands Freshfields apart."
"They are hugely experienced. They have led companies through these problems to the best outcomes that they can get."
"Their client service is impressive, pure and simple. They make a client feel special."
"Their flexibility in their advice to take into account commercial factors is what stands Freshfields apart."
"They are hugely experienced. They have led companies through these problems to the best outcomes that they can get."
"Their client service is impressive, pure and simple. They make a client feel special."
Notable Practitioners
Ali Sallaway frequently advises large corporations on anti-money laundering and sanctions issues. She also regularly assists clients with large-scale SFO investigations into bribery, corruption and false accounting.
"Ali Sallaway is simply outstanding. Clients know that they can trust in her experience, grasp of the subject and advice."
"She has a comprehensive understanding of all the issues, where the bumps in the road will be and how best to navigate them ahead of time. She's very strategic."
"Ali practises on the crossover with corporate crime and financial services and is a master of both. She is very strategic, thoughtful and a great tactician."
Ben Morgan regularly acts for multinational corporations on SFO investigations concerning allegations of bribery, corruption and money laundering. His experience is bolstered by his previous position at the SFO.
"He invests time in getting to know our team and our business, which leads to more sophisticated, considered advice."
"Ben is an absolute superstar, always with an extremely clear mind, who has no issue finding the appropriate path whatever the problem and is extremely relentless in getting the right outcome."
"He's a master strategist."
Matthew Bruce handles internal investigations into bribery and corruption, including those arising from whistle-blower allegations. He also advises corporations on anti-money laundering issues and offers experience in international matters.
"He is a powerhouse of ABC and AML knowledge underpinned by pragmatism and understanding of the challenges we face. He transposes advice into action."
"Matthew is a man who you're always delighted to have involved in a matter. He masters matters and their strategy while handling other parties with ease."
"Matthew is an insightful and strategic lawyer with first rate client handling skills."
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