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Clifford Chance LLP

Corporate Crime & Investigations

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Corporate Crime & Investigations - London (Firms)

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance advises an enviable roster of clients, including household-name banks and service companies. A popular choice for high-profile domestic and cross-border investigations, as well as high-stakes FCA and SFO matters, the team is experienced in international money-laundering, bribery and corruption investigations. Clifford Chance also provides advice on anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance represented Serco in a novel DPA concerning fraud.

Strengths

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  • Clifford Chance fields a great bench of outstanding individuals.

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  • Clifford Chance is exceptionally knowledgeable and provides correct and fast advice.

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  • You get all the might of a major international law firm with a remarkable deftness of touch in its London team.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Luke Tolaini
    Luke Tolaini

    Luke Tolaini

    Luke Tolaini frequently acts for financial institutions and multinational corporations on investigations into market manipulation, fraud, corruption and money laundering. He also advises clients on sanctions-related matters.

    • Luke is extremely up to date, competent and quite fast.

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    • Luke is an exceptional lawyer and a pleasure to work with.

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  • Christopher David
    Christopher David

    Christopher David

    Christopher David has experience assisting a wide array of financial sector clients with domestic and cross-border investigations concerning bribery, corruption and other allegations.

    • He makes it seem so effortless in his service, but is constantly striving to achieve the best possible advice for his clients. You could not be in safer hands.

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    • Chris is outstanding.

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  • Michael Lyons
    Michael Lyons

    Michael Lyons

    Michael Lyons is routinely instructed by financial institutions in matters related to fraud, corruption and money laundering. He is also recognised for his experience providing sanctions advice.

    • Michael is technically excellent.

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    • Michael is incredibly dependable, responsive and commercially minded.

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