Financial Crime: Individuals
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Band 3
Contact number
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The team at Paul Hastings is noted for representation of individuals, particularly in cases involving global investigations brought by the SFO, the DOJ and HMRC. The team is also adept at handling matters relating to market manipulation, bribery and fraud.
Work Highlights
- Paul Hastings continued to represent Richard Usher in the global investigation into the alleged rigging of the global foreign exchange market.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They get good results for their clients and it's a good practice."
"The team is certainly experienced in representing individuals."
"They get good results for their clients and it's a good practice."
"The team is certainly experienced in representing individuals."
Notable Practitioners
Joanna Dimmock is a respected financial crime practitioner with a wealth of experience in SFO, DOJ and HMRC investigations. She regularly represents senior executives and directors in cases alleging bribery, corruption, money laundering and tax fraud. She offers additional experience in extradition matters.
"She is absolutely fantastic. She goes and fights her client's corner and has got an amazing success rate."
"Joanna is one of the top names for financial crime individuals being investigated or prosecuted by the major agencies. She is the solicitor most lawyers would go to if they themselves required advice."
Jonathan Pickworth is a popular choice for senior individuals facing investigations into allegations of fraud and bribery. He also advises on cross-border market manipulation matters.
"Jonathan has seen it all before and has comprehensive experience and expertise acting in the big white-collar crime cases. He is calm, astute and considered."
"He is a very hands-on partner; he is incredibly hard-working. His work on complex technical frauds at the highest level is well known in the sector."
"Jonathan is a very experienced white-collar crime lawyer. He is very grounded in criminal defence work: good at strategy, very thoughtful and outcome-focused for clients."