White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations

Clayton Utz's specialised White-Collar Crime and Corporate Investigations expertise makes the team a market leader in this area. This niche positioning, rare among top-tier firms, underscores their unmatched experience in the market. The team have specialists who work collaboratively to support clients across all facets of white-collar crime matters and the handling of corporate investigations, including advising on fraud, bribery, corruption, facilitation payments, public and private corruption, antitrust, money laundering, cartel matters, privileges, immunities and on M&A transactions. In particular, they are experienced in the full range of enforcement investigations. The team of expert practitioners have worked with clients in proceedings brought by all major regulatory bodies and government agencies, including the US Department of Justice, the UK Serious Fraud Office, the US Securities and Exchange Commission, the Australian Federal Police, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, and State/Territory police. Their deep working knowledge of these regulatory bodies and agencies is critical in obtaining successful outcomes for the clients. Their sector expertise is a cornerstone of the practice, with a significant focus on the energy, natural resources, financial services, pharmaceuticals, and government sectors.