Corporate Investigations | Europe

Freshfields boasts an excellent team providing regulatory and compliance advice supported by the law firm's exceptionally strong antitrust and corporate crime practices. The law firm has well-reputed offerings in the UK and Germany, advising clients on multi-jurisdictional European investigations spanning the UK and central Europe. It has notable strength handling investigations into bribery, money laundering and whistle-blowing. Freshfields also handles matters concerning foreign trade law and sanctions compliance.

A&O Shearman has broad coverage across key European jurisdictions including offices in the UK, Belgium and the Netherlands. It acts on a range of compliance and criminal proceedings relating to tax evasion, bribery and money laundering. The law firm is also involved in assisting financial institutions with investigations and advising on whistle-blowing mandates. A&O Shearman also handles instances of alleged fraud and tax evasion spanning multiple jurisdictions and international sanctions issues.

Baker McKenzie has a broad offering across Europe, with key teams in Germany, Italy and Spain, and in the CEE region. Its lawyers are experienced handling investigations into bribery, tax evasion and fraud. The law firm also utilises its expansive European offering to assist with establishing whistle-blowing systems and corporate compliance programmes. Baker McKenzie's clients include international companies in the pharma, media and tech sectors.