Financial Crime: Individuals
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 2
Contact number
(020) 7872 1000Chambers Review
WilmerHale fields a well-regarded financial crime practice with an impressive record of acting in high-stakes SFO investigations. The team acts on the full range of matters in this area, fielding experience in fraud, bribery, corruption and insider dealing, and has an enviable client base including energy and engineering companies. It has noted expertise in international investigations, with particular strength in matters concerning the USA.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"WilmerHale have been nothing short of excellent in their dedication, responsiveness and focus on the quality of client care and client advice."
"They are a capable team and can deal with complex matters clearly and coherently."
"WilmerHale's team has a proven track record in assisting individuals in complex financial crime cases."
"WilmerHale have been nothing short of excellent in their dedication, responsiveness and focus on the quality of client care and client advice."
"They are a capable team and can deal with complex matters clearly and coherently."
"WilmerHale's team has a proven track record in assisting individuals in complex financial crime cases."
Notable Practitioners
Stephen Pollard is a leading financial crime practitioner who is often called upon to represent senior executives in SFO investigations into alleged fraud, bribery and corruption.
"Stephen is deeply experienced, extremely wise and personable in his advice."
"He's great. He's competitive, incisive, bright and very tactical."
"He is the first choice for the most sophisticated consumers in London. He's a good combination of incredibly knowledgeable, smart, steady and strategic."
Lloyd Firth is experienced in handling a wide range of regulatory investigations and enforcement work, including by the SFO and FCA.
"Lloyd is very experienced and dedicated. He's always available and masterful with the details."
"He's phenomenal. He's a very good strategic lawyer, very good at thinking ahead and doesn't get bogged down by irrelevant details."
"Lloyd Firth is always there and willing to assist."