UK Guide 2026 : London (Firms)
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Willkie Farr & Gallagher advises public companies and financial institutions on FCA and SFO investigations, as well as general compliance matters. The firm offers expertise in bribery, corruption, money laundering, fraud and sanctions cases as well as noted expertise in international investigations. The team is active across a number of sectors, including financial services, oil and gas, and energy.
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Willkie represented Man Group in a high-profile international bribery and corruption dispute before the High Court valued at USD1 billion.
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The team demonstrates clear responsiveness and provides individualised, tailored advice.
Willkie Farr & Gallagher demonstrates both thoroughness of advice and thought leadership.
The firm's creative thinking is excellent when faced with unusual twists.
There is great strength at varying levels within the firm.
It fields an agile team that is responsive and thinks strategically.
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Peter Burrell frequently acts for multinational financial institutions and corporations, with strength in investigations into bribery, money laundering, rate manipulation and conspiracy to defraud. He also advises on EU and US compliance matters.
Peter puts in a very strong performance, close engagement and a significant ability to consider outside-the-box solutions.
Peter is a superb strategist and is highly regarded.
Rita Mitchell routinely acts for clients in the energy and financial sectors, often advising on compliance and internal investigations into a variety of cases including bribery, fraud, tax and sanctions issues. She is also dual-qualified in the UK and USA and adept at handling matters with multi-jurisdictional considerations.
She provides excellent service and thought leadership.
She is a strong compliance lawyer who listens and provides tailored advice.
Rita Mitchell is a star in this area and has a credibility to put everyone at ease. She has the ability to convey wealth of experience and knowledge that exudes calmness in complex jurisdictions.
Corporate Crime & Investigations
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