Corporate Crime & Investigations
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 3
Contact number
(020) 7872 1000Chambers Review
WilmerHale has a renowned practice with considerable experience of white-collar crime matters, including SFO work and expertise in bribery and misconduct matters. The firm is frequently engaged by banking and manufacturing clients to advise on high-stakes, cross-border internal investigations, drawing on its market-leading US practice to provide a strong transatlantic service.
Strengths
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"They have a strong team and are seamless in their cross-border approach."
"WilmerHale is a particularly strong performer in this market."
"The team's terrific and picks up strong work."
"They have a strong team and are seamless in their cross-border approach."
"WilmerHale is a particularly strong performer in this market."
"The team's terrific and picks up strong work."
Notable Practitioners
Stephen Pollard is recognised for his expertise in a wide range of financial crime matters with multi-jurisdictional elements. He is adept at handling multinational investigations, such as those relating to bribery.
"Stephen Pollard is an absolutely pre-eminent practitioner, he's fantastic."
"He can cut through to what is needed and find the main areas to focus on. He is right at the top in terms of that kind of strategic advice."
"Stephen Pollard is the guru of the white-collar crime world. He's a brilliant tactician, and is also extremely likeable and generous with his time."
Lloyd Firth has growing experience representing clients facing cross-border criminal investigations, as well as advising on sensitive internal investigations.
"He's got a track record of high-profile corporate and individual representations. He's a really clever guy, really strategic and easy to work with."
"He's a rising star on the white-collar market, doing some big investigations."
Ranked Lawyers at
WilmerHale
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