Investigations & Enforcement (International & Cross-Border) | Global

A distinguished full-service law firm, Freshfields is recognised for its international mindset and its ability to lead cross-border work from its London centre. The firm has outstanding international capabilities and collaborates with offices in its top-tier integrated network, which incorporates highly rated teams across Europe, the Middle East, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Africa. Equally, the firm has established the 'Stronger Together' group of local firms, serving clients’ needs in jurisdictions where collaboration with co-counsel is required.

The law firm has a first-class international investigations practice that features a premier London offering, combined with strong teams throughout continental Europe, as well as notable presences in Hong Kong and Singapore. Freshfields is highlighted for its ability to globally coordinate multi-jurisdictional investigations and is particularly active in mass claims stemming from high-profile scandals and global antitrust actions. The firm's cross-border strategy is realised with an impressive global footprint, allowing for effective cross-office collaboration in many key jurisdictions.

A premier magic circle law firm with a highly-integrated network of international offices, A&O Shearman’s London team is frequently identified as a standout choice to coordinate cross-border work. Offering a well-developed, full-service platform which offers consistent quality across numerous practice areas and sectors, the London office fulfils a significant role as the firm’s central hub within its diverse global network.

The law firm is widely recognised for representing financial institutions, public sector bodies and multinational companies in investigations concerning money laundering and corruption, with an additional fraud offering. In addition to its premier London team, the magic circle firm is noted for its strength across Europe and boasts an impressive global footprint. Recent cross-border work has involved cross-office collaboration with its Shanghai, New York and Brussels teams. The firm is also highlighted for being instructed on a variety of corruption and bribery investigations in India.

Clifford Chance’s London office is viewed as a powerful force in the UK market, with a leading reputation for carrying out international work across a full-service range of practice areas. The magic circle law firm has significant appeal for handling cross-border work because of its impressive global network and remains a popular choice for leading sophisticated international mandates. Typical clients include major international banks and financial institutions. 

The law firm's highly rated investigations practice is highlighted as a key player in the cross-border space, renowned for representing financial institutions in complex, multi-jurisdictional investigations concerning money laundering, market manipulation and sanctions. Additionally active in high-profile civil fraud claims before the UK courts concerning international freezing orders. Its cross-border strategy is driven by the prominent London office and reinforced by an impressive global footprint, with offices situated across the world. The firm is particularly strong for investigations involving European investigators and clients, and has an established presence in China.

Hogan Lovells represents international clients across its full-service scope providing an excellent cross-border service for a range of contentious, transactional and regulatory work. The London team remains a central contributor to the firm’s worldwide success and it is particularly revered for its outstanding expertise in international dispute resolution. 

The law firm's market-leading international fraud practice comprises a strong bench of lawyers and is regularly instructed by global financial institutions and sovereigns. Particularly adept at asset tracing and additionally focused on multi-jurisdictional anti-corruption investigations, global compliance programmes and sanctions. The firm's cross-border capacity is realised by its impressively broad global office coverage, which houses dedicated litigation and investigations teams in key jurisdictions across Europe, the USA, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Africa. It has also built up a network of non-exclusive relationships in the offshore jurisdictions, including the Cayman and Channel Islands, to assist in enforcement proceedings.

Skadden has a premium global practice which has built widespread coverage and expertise across regions and areas of law on the foundation of its longstanding, market-leading reputation for US law advice. The firm has strength in depth across UK and European teams in transactional and contentious areas, which makes the firm a leading choice for sophisticated transatlantic matters. It has an excellent presence in key Asian markets, plus a São Paulo office, which also boosts the firm’s global offering. The firm is a dominant force on international M&A, finance and energy transactions. It also regularly navigates clients through cross-border disputes, investigations and arbitration as coordinating counsel.

Skadden's investigations practice is internationally recognised, being frequently instructed by a variety of multinational corporations on sophisticated, multi-jurisdictional investigations into matters including corruption, money laundering and sanctions breaches. The London office leverages off the law firm's US prominence and utilises the firm's wider international network for cross-border mandates. Sought after for high-stakes US compliance issues, team members are well equipped to deal with both the SFO and DOJ and are additionally well versed in FCPA matters. Skadden is picked out for its cross-border capabilities, with notably strong offices in the USA, Europe and China.

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan is an esteemed US law firm with an exclusive focus on contentious work and a fast-developing profile across the globe. It seeks to provide a globally integrated service for its clients, building upon its strong New York and Washington, D.C. bases. The law firm's increasingly global outlook is characterised by its rapid international expansion, and its practice has grown to a size requiring multiple offices around the world, including teams in London, Paris, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Brussels and Sydney. In addition to its impressive office coverage, the firm regularly collaborates with carefully selected local counsel in other jurisdictions to maintain an effective cross-office service in places where it is without feet on the ground. 

The firm has impressive capabilities in the investigations space, advising clients on complex multi-jurisdictional matters. The team is adept at handling issues concerning money laundering, bribery and fraud, among other matters. With excellent capabilities across the globe, including in key financial hubs, clients benefit from a truly seamless experience.

White & Case provides clients with an impressive global platform. The UK team handles high-end, complex mandates and works seamlessly with other offices in its expansive network across the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific. The team offers a full-service practice in London with notable transactional capabilities and a particularly high standing in finance and capital markets work, which has made the team an appealing option for numerous international banks. By remaining highly tuned to the needs of all international clients, it is a popular choice for global operations.

A well-respected law firm headquartered in New York, White & Case is renowned for its excellent white-collar practice. The law firm is a favourite for investigations with an international dimension and routinely deals with complex cross-border cases. Its UK offering benefits from a large global network, with White & Case offices in key jurisdictions across Europe, America and Asia. Noted for its particular expertise in SFO and DOJ matters, the London team is experienced and well equipped to handle government investigations. Additionally highlighted for its bribery and corruption capabilities and facilitation of tax evasion risk assessments. Clients appreciate the law firm's expert knowledge of financial crime and its practical, strategic legal advice.