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Baker McKenzie

White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Australia


Baker McKenzie

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The Australian Investigations, Compliance & Ethics team is an integrated part of a global network of over 500 lawyers practicing compliance and investigations around the world, conducting multi-layered, multi-jurisdictional investigations, enforcement and providing risk management advice in a variety of practice areas. These include white-collar crime, corporate investigations, anti-bribery and corruption, trade compliance, sanctions and export controls, data privacy and cybersecurity, AML and financial regulatory, health and safety, tax, and supply chain matters, as well as in the area of ESG. In line with growing client demand, our investigations group has been extremely active over the last 12 months and we have seen significant growth in the number, size, value and significance of the matters we are handling. 

The Australian IC&E team is known for working for both Australian and multi-national corporations, as well as high profile individuals, dealing with issues which pose significant reputation and financial risks. We work with our clients to mitigate those risk pre-emptively as well as dealing with crisis management. In Australia we have built an excellent reputation for successfully advising, and defending, both companies and individuals under regulatory scrutiny or facing criminal or civil proceedings.

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White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations - Australia

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Baker McKenzie has a well-regarded white-collar crime and corporate investigations practice with long-established expertise, both domestically and as part of the firm's global network, frequently acting on matters with cross-border elements. The firm offers comprehensive coverage of both compliance and enforcement briefs and is recognised for its knowledge of the US white-collar crime scene. It is frequently involved in the writing and publication of guides, updates and training materials on the subject of anti-bribery and corruption regulation, and is active in the development of readily accessible online applications to assist in interactions with regulatory authorities or facilitate the harmonisation of compliance policies.

Strengths

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  • Baker McKenzie provides a personalised service for the client and has the resources to tackle the entire case. It builds an excellent team from support up to counsel.

    White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Baker McKenzie's advice was timely, thorough and practical. We appreciated that the advice was not too legalistic nor too conservative. It reflected our risk appetite.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Georgie Farrant
    Band 2Georgie Farrant

    Georgie Farrant

    Georgie Farrant is highly regarded as an anti-bribery and anti-corruption lawyer who frequently assists both domestic and multinational clients on investigations, civil and criminal proceedings and compliance.
  • Band 4Alex Wolff
    Band 4Alex Wolff

    Alex Wolff

    Alex Wolff's respected dispute resolution practice includes advising on white-collar crime, such as alleged insider trading investigations and contraventions of the Corporations Act.

    • He is experienced in criminal trials including contributing to acquittals in challenging cases.

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