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Peter Burrell

Peter Burrell

UK 2026

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About

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Peter Burrell is Chair of Willkie’s Litigation, Investigations & Enforcement, and White Collar Defence Practice Groups in London. He is the Managing Partner of the London office.

Peter is recognised as one of the UK’s leading specialists in corporate crime and compliance matters. His practice includes advising on compliance issues relating to money laundering, bribery and corruption, sanctions and fraud; conducting complex internal corporate investigations; and defending companies and individuals in investigations and enforcement actions by the UK’s Serious Fraud Office, Financial Conduct Authority, HM Revenue and Customs, and other law enforcement and regulatory agencies. He also handles complex High Court litigation and arbitration proceedings in London, with a particular focus on financial fraud, securities disputes and financial reporting issues.

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Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Corporate Crime & Investigations - London (Firms)

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Individual Editorial

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.

Strengths

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  • Peter puts in a very strong performance, close engagement and a significant ability to consider outside-the-box solutions.

    Corporate Crime & InvestigationsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Peter is a superb strategist and is highly regarded.

    Corporate Crime & InvestigationsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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