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Provided by Neil Swift
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Neil is a partner in the Business Crime department with extensive experience advising individual and corporate clients concerned with investigations by law enforcement and regulatory authorities, both domestic and overseas.
Neil advises individual and corporate clients in relation to investigation, prosecution and enforcement action taken by the Serious Fraud Office, Financial Conduct Authority and HM Revenue & Customs. He has experience advising key participants in high-profile and international financial crime and corruption cases, often as part of multi-disciplinary and multi-jurisdictional teams.
His advice is frequently sought at an early stage, and he has extensive experience counselling individuals during internal investigations being carried out by their employer. He also advises individuals who are or may be the subject of Interpol notices or extradition proceedings, arising from investigations overseas.
He advises professional firms about their regulatory obligations, both from a risk management perspective and in response to requests from law enforcement.
Neil was a contributing author to Blackstone's Guide to the Bribery Act 2010 and gave evidence to the House of Lords Select Committee on the Bribery Act in 2018. He’s a frequent speaker, writer and commentator on fraud, corporate crime, corruption and money laundering. He is ranked in leading legal directories.
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Neil Swift stands out for his work defending clients accused of money laundering, as well as on related restraint orders and forfeiture proceedings. He assists clients in their dealings with the SFO and FCA and can also offer advice on cross-border issues.
Neil Swift acts for corporate and individual clients in cases concerning income tax evasion, VAT fraud and Diverted Profits Tax issues. He has a broader criminal practice and is able to assist clients with related POCA and asset tracing issues.
Neil Swift advises clients on allegations of forgery, false accounting and fraud. He has further experience of insider trading, corruption and bribery investigations led by the SFO, NCA and FCA.
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"He is a joy to work with - he brings out the best in people. He's a fantastic lawyer with real expertise in difficult exposure issues."
"Neil is always in command of a case and is as calm as a Zen master. He's brilliant to work with."
"He's very personable, easy to work with and super bright."
"Neil's a delight. He's really personable, measured and super calm. He's the man you need in a crisis and is a very good lawyer."
"He's always in command of a case and is brilliant to work with."
"Neil is a joy to work with. He brings out the best in people and manages client relationships with genuine care. He's a fantastic lawyer with real expertise in difficult issues."
"Neil provides detailed knowledge and practical legal advice when dealing with complex and sensitive tax disputes."
"Neil is incredibly pragmatic and practical. He makes the client feel very assured and he provides a bespoke service."
"He is a joy to work with - he brings out the best in people. He's a fantastic lawyer with real expertise in difficult exposure issues."
"Neil is always in command of a case and is as calm as a Zen master. He's brilliant to work with."
"He's very personable, easy to work with and super bright."
"Neil's a delight. He's really personable, measured and super calm. He's the man you need in a crisis and is a very good lawyer."
"He's always in command of a case and is brilliant to work with."
"Neil is a joy to work with. He brings out the best in people and manages client relationships with genuine care. He's a fantastic lawyer with real expertise in difficult issues."
"Neil provides detailed knowledge and practical legal advice when dealing with complex and sensitive tax disputes."
"Neil is incredibly pragmatic and practical. He makes the client feel very assured and he provides a bespoke service."
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