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Investigations & Enforcement (International & Cross-Border) - UK
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Band 2
What the team is known for

Skadden has a premium global practice which has built widespread coverage and expertise across regions and areas of law on the foundation of its longstanding, market-leading reputation for US law advice. The firm has strength in depth across UK and European teams in transactional and contentious areas, which makes the firm a leading choice for sophisticated transatlantic matters. It has an excellent presence in key Asian markets, plus a São Paulo office, which also boosts the firm’s global offering. The firm is a dominant force on international M&A, finance and energy transactions. It also regularly navigates clients through cross-border disputes, investigations and arbitration as coordinating counsel.

Skadden's investigations practice is internationally recognised, being frequently instructed by a variety of multinational corporations on sophisticated, multi-jurisdictional investigations into matters including corruption, money laundering and sanctions breaches. The London office leverages off the law firm's US prominence and utilises the firm's wider international network for cross-border mandates. Sought after for high-stakes US compliance issues, team members are well equipped to deal with both the SFO and DOJ and are additionally well versed in FCPA matters. Skadden is picked out for its cross-border capabilities, with notably strong offices in the USA, Europe and China.

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