About

Provided by Allens

Allens' team of specialist anti-bribery lawyers has years of experience advising clients globally. We specialise in drafting and implementing policies and procedures to prevent bribery and in investigations by anti-corruption bodies including the Australian Federal Police, the US Department of Justice and SEC and the UK Serious Fraud Office.

We have conducted a significant number of independent investigations for clients that have identified bribery, fraud, anti-money laundering or related improper financial conduct. This includes ensuring appropriate governance of the independent investigation, conduct of evidence review and advising on legal exposure and remedial steps.

We have considerable experience advising on the implementation of anti-bribery programs with global application across business operations. This includes developing policies, training programs and corporate governance tools that are appropriately tailored to the bribery risk that is faced by your business.

The breadth of our experience across numerous industries and jurisdictions means that we do not simply recommend 'standard' anti-bribery policies that may impinge upon your legitimate business winning practices with unnecessary internal procedures. Instead, we quickly identify areas of high risk in your business, and provide tailored, workable tools to avoid engaging in corrupt conduct. This targeted approach minimises disruption to your business while meeting the compliance expectations of regulators.



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White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations - Australia

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What the Team is Known For

Allens maintains an experienced practice, widely acknowledged for its sophisticated offering that spans a broad range of white-collar crime issues and corporate investigations, including expertise in risk management and compliance issues, transactional due diligence and support in regulatory and criminal investigations. The firm is notably active counselling clients on the effective conduct of their own internal inquiries. It is well-versed in dealing with corporate regulators and the Australian Federal Police, and backed by an ability to tap into a global network of similarly specialised practitioners.

Work Highlights

  • Allens acted for the Snowy Mountain Engineering Corporation as the subject of an AFP investigation in relation to allegations of bribery of foreign public officials.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Rachel Nicolson
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Rachel Nicolson is a leading figure in the market who frequently acts for clients on investigations and disputes. She also provides regulatory and due diligence advice.

Rachel Nicolson is a really good operator. She gets to the point quickly and she knows this area of law like the back of her hand.

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Peter Haig
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Peter Haig has a broad range of expertise relating to anti-bribery and anti-money laundering law, frequently assisting clients in relation to investigations, inquiries and prosecutions.
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Christopher Kerrigan
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Christopher Kerrigan leverages his experience in corporate crime and risk and compliance to guide clients on an array of issues, such as responding to AUSTRAC investigations and whistle-blower complaints.

He is consistently proactive, pragmatic and responsive.

Christopher Kerrigan is best in class on regulatory disputes and depth of knowledge of the internal operations of regulators.

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James Campbell
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Up and Coming

James Campbell is a partner in the firm's disputes and investigations team. He offers expertise in responding to investigations from a range of regulatory bodies, including the Australian authorities and the US Department of Justice. He has an additional specialty in anti-money laundering.

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White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations

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Rachel Nicolson
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Peter Haig
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Band 3
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Christopher Kerrigan
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James Campbell
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Up and Coming