Corporate Crime & Investigations
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 3
Contact number
(020) 7296 2000Chambers Review
Hogan Lovells offers a flexible and effective service for clients faced with cross-border investigations into allegations of bribery and money laundering. The firm regularly provides compliance advice and assists with anti-corruption procedures, and has an enviable international client base, including manufacturers and financial institutions. The team's reputation for handling multi-jurisdictional matters is bolstered by a large network and deep sanctions experience.
Work Highlights
- Hogan Lovells acted for ENRC in multiple disputes, including litigation against the SFO.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has excellent and commercially savvy lawyers who are able to quickly and efficiently understand and handle complex situations."
"At all times the team has been able to handle granular detail as well as high-level strategy, while bringing calm and rational advice to support us in achieving good outcomes."
"The entire team adds a large amount of knowledge and expertise to the firm's approach."
"The team has excellent and commercially savvy lawyers who are able to quickly and efficiently understand and handle complex situations."
"At all times the team has been able to handle granular detail as well as high-level strategy, while bringing calm and rational advice to support us in achieving good outcomes."
"The entire team adds a large amount of knowledge and expertise to the firm's approach."
Notable Practitioners
Claire Lipworth offers particular strength in investigations into money laundering, corruption and bribery, and is noted for prior experience at the FCA. She also provides sanctions-related advice.
"She's really impressive and has real gravitas. Her FCA experience gives her a really interesting and valuable perspective."
"Claire is exceptional in her speciality. She always provides strong advice with the client's best interest in mind."
"She displays a keen eye for detail alongside a strategic mindset. Her experience and depth of knowledge shines through in her work and we view her as a valued partner."
Liam Naidoo acts for clients in proceedings and investigations relating to allegations of bribery, corruption and fraud spanning a range of jurisdictions. He also supports clients with their compliance obligations.
"Liam is very practical, strategic and an effective communicator."
"He is proactive, responsive, incredibly diligent and thorough."
"Liam is very dedicated to his clients. He is an utmost professional and sophisticated, yet easygoing and readily available, and he understands the challenges clients are faced with."