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Corporate Crime & Investigations - London (Firms)

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What the Team is Known For

A high-level practice for criminal work, SFO investigations, fraud and bribery matters, Simmons & Simmons is also noted for its strength in internal corporate investigations. The team acts for top-level international clients that include professional services companies and financial institutions, and fields significant strength in anti-money laundering investigations. Simmons & Simmons also boasts capability in cross-border proceedings, complemented by a notable presence across EMEA.

Work Highlights

  • Simmons & Simmons represented Harland & Wolff in an investigation into the misapplication of private and public funds in the context of an upcoming administration.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Camilla de Silva
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Camilla de Silva
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Band 1

Camilla de Silva has considerable expertise in handling cross-border corruption and bribery investigations as part of a robust white-collar criminal practice.

Camilla is excellent in leading the team. Her experience within the SFO sets her apart, but this is coupled with a keen commercial perspective which is sensible, pragmatic and precise.

Camilla is as good as it gets. She is responsive, respectful, knowledgeable and always provides sound advice and anticipates action items and next steps.

Camilla is outstanding in every respect. She is knowledgeable, practical, thoughtful, and always a pleasure to deal with.

Nicholas Benwell
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Nicholas Benwell
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Band 1

Nicholas Benwell is an experienced financial crime practitioner highly regarded for his representation of corporations and financial institutions. He is notably accomplished in high-profile SFO investigations, with further experience of corruption and money laundering matters.

Nicholas has huge experience in representing a range of clients. His commercial acumen, combined with reliable pragmatism and desire to find solutions really does change outcomes.

He is one of a kind. He is supremely knowledgeable, always with his ear close to the ground. The advice is always bullet-proof.

He manages legal issues, practical issues and client management issues with a really deft touch.

Emily Agnoli
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Emily Agnoli
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Up and Coming

Emily Agnoli is a partner in the disputes and investigations team in London. She is noted for her experience managing internal investigations, such as FCA and DOJ investigations. She also has expertise in bribery and money laundering compliance matters.

She is extraordinarily hard-working, detail-oriented and is excellent in engaging directly with regulators.

Emily is switched on and gets into the detail of the case. I have absolute confidence in her, which is fundamental for counsel in complex matters.

Emily is a gifted lawyer, who can martial a strong multi-disciplinary team to run investigations efficiently and effectively.

Emily is very intelligent, reassuring and provides unflappable advice.

Emily is such a star. She has the trust and confidence of her clients and leads by example. She is an incredible mentor and colleague and an excellent solicitor.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Camilla de Silva
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Camilla de Silva
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Band 1
Nicholas Benwell
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Nicholas Benwell
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Band 1
Emily Agnoli
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Emily Agnoli
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Up and Coming