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John Bedford

John Bedford

UK 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Sanctions

UK-wide

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Dechert LLP

UK

Practice Areas

John Bedford is an experienced litigator and investigations lawyer who advises leading financial institutions, corporations and high-net-worth individuals on financial crime compliance, commercial litigation, white collar investigations and international arbitration. He leads the firm’s UK and EU sanctions practice and has over a decade of experience representing clients in domestic and international disputes and investigations covering a wide range of industries. John has advised corporations and board committees on the conduct of investigations into allegations of breach of domestic and international sanctions and/or export controls, bribery, corruption, money laundering and fraud.

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Sanctions - UK-wide

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

John Bedford heads Dechert's sanctions team. He is recognised for his proficiency in advising financial institutions and multinationals on a range of compliance and investigations issues regarding sanctions, particularly in the context of Russia.

Strengths

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  • His advice is very helpful, practice-oriented and spot on.

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  • John has a very balanced, business-oriented approach, providing very practical and grounded advice.

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  • John is thoughtful and pragmatic.

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  • He has an incredible ability to make complex matters concise and explainable.

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  • John is highly responsive, proactive and constructive in his approach.

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London (Firms)

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