LAWYER PROFILE
Roger Burlingame

Roger Burlingame

UK 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Financial Crime: Individuals

London (Firms)

10 years ranked

About

Provided by Dechert LLP

UK

Practice Areas

Roger focuses his practice on white collar criminal defense, internal investigations, regulatory enforcement matters and related civil litigation. A former high-ranking prosecutor for the U.S. Department of Justice and seasoned trial lawyer, Roger defends individual and corporate clients based primarily in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) from cross-border U.S. government investigations. He routinely serves as lead defense counsel in high-profile investigations relating to fraud, collusion, manipulation and abuse in the financial markets, Foreign Corrupt Practice Act (FCPA) violations and other bribery prosecutions, as well as money laundering, tax evasion, and asset forfeiture.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Financial Crime: Individuals - London (Firms)

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Roger Burlingame of Dechert is an experienced practitioner who is well known for his work on criminal investigations with US cross-border elements, drawing on his previous experience as a prosecutor for the DOJ. His areas of expertise include collusion, manipulation, fraud and money laundering.

Strengths

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  • Roger was exceptional. I would certainly seek him out for my legal needs in the future should any arise.

    Financial Crime: IndividualsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Roger is an excellent and respected lawyer. He is recognised as one of the top people in the UK for individuals facing US criminal and enforcement issues.

    Financial Crime: IndividualsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Roger is an excellent attorney to work with. He has deep expertise in financial market cases.

    Financial Crime: IndividualsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Ranked Individuals at Dechert LLP (21)

London (Firms)

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