Chambers Review
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Crisis Management - UK-wide
What the Team is Known For
Morrison Foerster's crisis management team has expertise in data privacy and investigations work. It also advises on financial corruption, sanctions and money laundering investigations across various jurisdictions.
Strengths
Morrison Foerster is a very strong team, with excellent client service.
Morrison Foerster has a great mix of skills to help prepare and respond to various crises, particularly incidents which involve large volumes of data.
Morrison Foerster's ability to quickly and accurately grasp the complexities of even the most challenging cases is truly remarkable. They consistently deliver timely and appropriate solutions.
Work Highlights
Morrison Foerster advised Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan on the legal and diplomatic strategies around his criminal charges and detention in Nigeria. The team's advocacy efforts facilitated Mr. Gambaryan's eventual release and return to the United States.
Notable practitioners
Saqib Alam is a partner at Morrison Foerster advising global companies on business-critical regulatory and compliance issues. He is a Singapore advocate and New York attorney, as well as an England & Wales solicitor.
Saqib's dedication to client service is exceptional. He takes the time to thoroughly understand our objectives and proactively anticipates potential challenges.
Saqib is a genuine leader in the crisis space in London.
Saqib is very committed and hard-working. He has a really innovative approach to his work which delivers outstanding outcomes.