Corporate Crime & Investigations
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 1
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(020) 7628 2020Chambers Review
A high-level practice for criminal work, SFO investigations, fraud and bribery matters, Simmons & Simmons is also noted for its strength in internal corporate investigations. The team acts for top-level international clients that include professional services companies and financial institutions, and fields significant strength in anti-money laundering investigations. Simmons & Simmons also boasts capability in cross-border proceedings, complemented by a notable presence across EMEA.
Work Highlights
- Simmons & Simmons represented Petrofac in an SFO investigation into allegations of bribery in its oil and gas contracts.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They think practically and strategically, and their partners have an astonishing ability to build with stakeholders even in tense circumstances."
"One of the key strengths of the team is the interface of commercial awareness and the demands of a regulatory investigation. This is an area where they add real value."
"Simmons & Simmons ensure they deeply understand their clients' businesses, providing commercially robust, applicable and practical advice."
"They think practically and strategically, and their partners have an astonishing ability to build with stakeholders even in tense circumstances."
"One of the key strengths of the team is the interface of commercial awareness and the demands of a regulatory investigation. This is an area where they add real value."
"Simmons & Simmons ensure they deeply understand their clients' businesses, providing commercially robust, applicable and practical advice."
Notable Practitioners
Nicholas Benwellis an experienced financial crime practitioner highly regarded for his representation of corporations and financial institutions. He is notably accomplished in high-profile SFO investigations, with further experience of corruption and money laundering matters.
"Nick captains the team with considerable aplomb. He is someone with huge experience and pragmatism who you want on your side in a crisis."
"I rate him very highly; he's very good."
Camilla de Silvahas considerable expertise in handling cross-border corruption and bribery investigations as part of a robust white-collar criminal practice.
"She brings vital experience from within the SFO which she's able to combine with a pragmatism in support of corporate clients."
"Her ability to marry strong senior government and prosecutorial experience and sound judgement when navigating complex, sensitive and business-critical matters is outstanding."