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White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations

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White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations - Australia

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What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer commands general market endorsement as one of the leading players in this space, drawing on its combination of national and regional experience and global capability. The law firm advises businesses and individuals subject to investigations and actions brought by the Australian Federal Police and Independent Commission Against Corruption, as well as full risk identification and compliance services. The team forms part of one of the largest white-collar crime practices in the Asia-Pacific region and is especially highly valued for its expertise in China-related mandates, underpinned by constant interaction with the firm's leading Greater China anti-corruption practice.

Strengths

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HSFK provides high-quality, thorough and well-reasoned advice that combines the appropriate balance of detail and pragmatism. They demonstrate a depth of experience that provides additional confidence

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HSFK is one of the best, if not the best, law firms in Australia for high-profile bet-the-company litigation. The team has superior technical expertise and strategic nous.

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrew Eastwood
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Andrew Eastwood
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Andrew Eastwood maintains a broad practice and has experience acting for clients in relation to foreign bribery matters and criminal proceedings commenced by regulatory bodies.

We trust his judgement, advice and guidance. He is a super smart lawyer.

Andrew Eastwood brings an extraordinary depth and breadth of experience to matters.

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Elizabeth Macknay
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Elizabeth Macknay
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Elizabeth Macknay is an established figure in the market who acts for clients on a range of matters relating to corporate crime and investigations, frequently representing clients in the energy and resources sector.

Elizabeth Macknay is a brilliant lawyer of great intelligence. Her work is substantive and procedural.

Elizabeth is very good, capable and sophisticated.

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Jacqueline Wootton
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Jacqueline Wootton
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Jacqueline Wootton advises on regulatory compliance and risk mitigation, as well as assisting clients on contentious matters.

Jacqueline has developed a very good understanding of the company's desires and is able to propose practical solutions that fit well within what the company wants to achieve. She's very client-minded.

Jacqueline Wootton is an outstanding adviser. She is trusted, reliable, responsive and guides us through our most complex legal matters.

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Leon Chung
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Leon Chung
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Leon Chung regularly acts for international companies, their boards and senior executives as part of a comprehensive corporate crime and investigations practice. He is particularly well placed to advise on corruption investigations and sanctions regimes.

Leon Chung has great subject matter expertise and can deliver within a commercial context

I really love Leon's work. He is super responsive, very smart and has provided excellent advice and direction. He rolls his sleeves up and produces impressive output, which is very well-pitched.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Andrew Eastwood
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Andrew Eastwood
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Elizabeth Macknay
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Elizabeth Macknay
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Jacqueline Wootton
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Jacqueline Wootton
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Leon Chung
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Leon Chung
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