About

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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.


Chambers Review

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White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations - Australia

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

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  • 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. 

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Tobin Meagher
Head of White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations
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Band 3
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.

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David Benson
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Band 4

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.

Ranked Lawyers at
Clayton Utz

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White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations

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Tobin Meagher
Head of White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations
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David Benson
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Band 4

Members

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Ananya Roy

Andrew Moore

David Benson

Head of Department

Jonathan Slater

Tessa Trend

Tobin Meagher

Head of Department

William Stefanidis