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

Debevoise & Plimpton offers an exceptional multidisciplinary and international practice with notable capabilities in the global contentious space. Renowned for handling complex multi-jurisdictional disputes, it also holds an impressive track record for coordinating cross-border transactions. The New York office, often regarded as the central hub of the law firm’s international operations, is known to coordinate highly complex international work and regularly co-counsels with colleagues in the UK, Asia and Europe.

The law firm's investigations practice consists of an impressive international team exclusively focused on cross-border work, which provides an integrated transatlantic offering due to the firm's prominence in the USA. The London office represents UK clients with issues overseas, as well as non-UK clients with issues related to UK or US regulators. The team is additionally sought after by clients for multi-jurisdictional investigations and global compliance reviews. For cross-border cases in jurisdictions beyond its office coverage, the firm typically coordinates with local counsel chosen through a bespoke selection process based on personal relationships and

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.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's London office hosts an internationally-oriented team that is recognised for coordinating seamlessly across the firm's integrated network of offices. It has developed a respectable full-service offering with particular expertise in cross-border contentious work.

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.

The law firm handles complex cross-border investigations for an international client base and is able to draw upon its extensive network of offices, being particularly noted for its strong presence in Asia. Eastern Europe and Russia are other key channels for the team's investigations work. The bench features a strong contingent of lawyers specialising in financial crime, as well as investigators adept at facing the SFO. The firm also boasts a fraud practice which advises on high-stakes fraud disputes and asset tracing and recovery work.

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.

The law firm's London office enjoys a strong and coordinated partnership with its neighbouring US counterparts, housing its own established team, well equipped for high-stakes cross-border investigations. Acting for an elite client base of global banks and multinational corporations, the firm utilises effective cross-office collaboration and an impressive roster of advocates to manage large, multi-jurisdictional investigations concerning anti-corruption and FCPA compliance.

Addleshaw Goddard houses an esteemed international practice, handling a diversified range of matters in banking litigation, fraud, financial crime and white-collar crime. The firm is also adept in advising on sanctions-related matters. With a robust global network and a spread of offices across mainland Europe, Asia and the Middle East, the firm is equipped to take on complex cross-border investigations and advise clients on their multi-jurisdictional issues.

The law firm has a respectable team noted for its activity on cross-border investigations and criminal matters. The financial crime team frequently collaborates with the firm's Singapore, Dubai and US offices in cross-border cases concerning data breaches and anti-corruption investigations. The firm also houses a recognised fraud practice that includes acting for sovereign wealth funds overseas.

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.