Natalie Sherborn

Natalie is a barrister, partner and head of Withers UK white collar defence & investigations team, with a wealth of experience dealing with all aspects of financial crime and other serious conduct issues.

Natalie advises both corporations and individuals facing scrutiny by regulatory bodies and law enforcement agencies, as prosecutors increasingly place corporates, business owners and senior executives in the cross hairs. She regularly leads complex global corporate investigations and advises on reporting issues that arise for listed and privately held companies.

As an experienced trial lawyer, having been in independent practice at the Criminal Bar prior to entering private practice, she is well placed to advise throughout the lifespan of a matter from pre-investigation to prosecution. Bringing deep experience of crisis management, Natalie devises reputational defence strategies that minimise exposure and potential risks, both pre-emptively and responsively, enabling her to counsel clients in respect of the substantive issues, whilst seeking to mitigate reputation threats.

Recent instructions received include leading internal investigations whether into financial, non-financial crime and/or regulatory breaches, advising on external investigations by law enforcement agencies and regulators including the NCA, SFO, NATIS, HMRC, FCA, PRA, DOJ and SEC. Her current work also includes representing corporates granted interested party status in coroner's inquests.

In addition to her thriving practice in cross-border investigations and financial crime, Natalie regularly secures instructions to represent high net worth individuals facing allegations of serious non-financial misconduct. Clients include high-profile celebrities, politicians, sports personalities and successful business owners.