White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations

Clayton Utz is recognised for its thorough coverage of all practice area disciplines, with a strong emphasis on risk management with regard to internal governance and policy, transactional due diligence and compliance with relevant regulatory regimes. The team frequently assists clients with anti-bribery enforcement investigations and proceedings. It is noted for its versatile business sector range, including agribusiness, energy and resources, financial services and logistics. It has significant cross-border expertise relevant to Australian Federal Police and foreign law enforcement agency investigations, underpinned by a network of associations with leading firms around the world.

"The advice received is always timely, accurate and in the best interests of our business."

"Clayton Utz have the skill set and experience."

Clayton Utz acted for Westpac in civil penalty proceedings commenced by ASIC, in relation to the failure to respond to customers' online requests for financial hardship or assistance.

Tobin Meagher assists clients with complex disputes and regulatory investigations, as well as compliance with anti-bribery and corruption regulation. "Tobin Meagher provides excellent client service and is attentive and service-oriented. He is always able to answer our queries and is eager to keep us abreast of other market developments." "Tobin is one of the most competent advocates in this field and I hold him second to none."

David Benson co-leads the firm's anti-bribery and corruption team and is based in Perth. He regularly acts for notable clients in cartel investigations. "David Benson is very strong on our business, the industry and legal strategy."