Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption - Global: Multi-Jurisdictional
What the team is known for
Herbert Smith Freehills is recognised for its proficiency in advisory work related to sanctions. The law firm offers:
• Expert preventive compliance advice across a range of investigative matters such as embezzlement, money laundering, fraud and anti-bribery.
• Excellent cross-border capabilities and experience in dealing with enforcement bodies from all over the world.
• Impressive capabilities in anti-corruption investigations, with international mandates across Europe, Africa and Asia, interacting with legislation ranging from FCPA to Sapin II.
Strengths
"They are a very sophisticated outfit. Partners have great breadth and strategic and commercial acumen, as well as legal ability. They are supported by very strong teams of capable junior lawyers."
Notable practitioners
Kyle Wombolt, based in Hong Kong, is the global head of the corporate crime and investigations practice.