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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

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  • Simmons & Simmons represented Petrofac in an SFO investigation into allegations of bribery in its oil and gas contracts.

Strengths

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They think practically and strategically, and their partners have an astonishing ability to build with stakeholders even in tense circumstances.

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One of the key strengths of the team is the interface of commercial awareness and the demands of a regulatory investigation. This is an area where they add real value.

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Simmons & Simmons ensure they deeply understand their clients' businesses, providing commercially robust, applicable and practical advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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Nicholas Benwell
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Nicholas Benwell
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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.

I rate him very highly; he's very good.

Nick captains the team with considerable aplomb. He is someone with huge experience and pragmatism who you want on your side in a crisis.

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

Her ability to marry strong senior government and prosecutorial experience and sound judgement when navigating complex, sensitive and business-critical matters is outstanding.

She brings vital experience from within the SFO which she's able to combine with a pragmatism in support of corporate clients.

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