LAWYER PROFILE

Nicholas Benwell

UK 2026

Simmons & Simmons LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate Crime & Investigations

London (Firms)

2 years ranked

About

Provided by Simmons & Simmons LLP

UK

Practice Areas

Nick is a partner in the firm’s Disputes & Investigations team. He advises on a wide range of corporate crime, corruption and fraud-related matters. He is experienced at dealing with large scale and sensitive investigations involving the handling of issues in multiple jurisdictions, and regularly advises on reporting to and communications with enforcement authorities including the Serious Fraud Office and National Crime Agency.

Nick is also experienced at advising companies under public scrutiny, including the giving of evidence to parliamentary select committees.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Corporate Crime & Investigations - London (Firms)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

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Nicholas has huge experience in representing a range of clients. His commercial acumen, combined with reliable pragmatism and desire to find solutions really does change outcomes.
Corporate Crime & InvestigationsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He is one of a kind. He is supremely knowledgeable, always with his ear close to the ground. The advice is always bullet-proof.
Corporate Crime & InvestigationsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He manages legal issues, practical issues and client management issues with a really deft touch.
Corporate Crime & InvestigationsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession