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Corporate Crime & Investigations - London (Firms)

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What the Team is Known For

Freshfields offers recognised skill in high-stakes regulatory and internal investigation work, in connection with domestic and cross-border matters. The team acts for clients on allegations of fraud, bribery, corruption and money laundering as well as advising on sanctions matters. Freshfields also draws on noted financial services expertise to provide counsel on criminal prosecutions by the FCA, as well as more traditional criminal agencies.

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Notable Practitioners

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Ali Sallaway
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Ali Sallaway
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Ali Sallaway frequently advises large corporations on anti-money laundering and sanctions issues. She also regularly assists clients with large-scale SFO investigations into bribery, corruption and false accounting.

Ali is extremely focused and master of the detail, but also easy to work with.

Ali's the most sophisticated operator in the field.

Ben Morgan
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Ben Morgan
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Ben Morgan regularly acts for multinational corporations on SFO investigations concerning allegations of bribery, corruption and money laundering. His experience is bolstered by his previous position at the SFO.

Ben is great. He’s easy to deal with and is very reassuring.

Ben is a good lawyer in this space.

Matthew Bruce
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Matthew Bruce
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Matthew Bruce handles internal investigations into bribery and corruption, including those arising from whistle-blower allegations. He also advises corporations on anti-money laundering issues and offers experience in international matters.

Matthew is absolutely excellent. I would instruct Matthew again without a moment's hesitation.

The best investigations partner working in London. Matters involving Matthew seem to move forward effortlessly, but only because of his charm and strategic thinking.

He has exceptional intellect, with outstanding interpersonal skills, including approachability, ability to adapt his approach to his audience and explain complex issues in simple terms.

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Corporate Crime & Investigations

Ali Sallaway
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Ali Sallaway
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Ben Morgan
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Ben Morgan
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Matthew Bruce
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Matthew Bruce
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