Asia-Pacific Australia White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations

Allens maintains an experienced practice, widely acknowledged for its sophisticated offering that spans a broad range of white-collar crime issues and corporate investigations, including expertise in risk management and compliance issues, transactional due diligence and support in regulatory and criminal investigations. The firm is notably active counselling clients on the effective conduct of their own internal inquiries. It is well versed in dealing with corporate regulators and the Australian Federal Police, and backed by an ability to tap into a global network of similarly specialised practitioners.

Corrs Chambers Westgarth fields a versatile practice noted for white-collar crime-related expertise in sectors such as construction, energy and resources, and financial services, handling both investigatory and compliance issues. The firm often acts on matters involving allegations of bribery, corruption and misconduct. It is also noted for its independence from global structures and consequent freedom to partner with a wide range of international firms on cross-border mandates. Clients include international corporates and major banks and accounting firms.

Clifford Chance has an established practice with substantial experience advising clients on corporate investigations, white-collar crime and anti-bribery and anti-fraud programmes. It frequently acts with regard to matters involving regulatory bodies such as ASIC, the AFP and the CDPP. The team fields expertise from offices in both Sydney and Perth and is able to draw on the firm's global network to further assist clients.

DLA Piper has a notable practice acting for clients on investigations and proceedings relating to allegations of fraud, corruption and bribery. It also advises on matters relating to anti-bribery and corruption and whistle-blower programmes. The firm counts international corporates among its clientele, as well as regulatory bodies such as ASIC and the ACCC, which it assists on the running of investigations and prosecutions.

Jones Day is noted for its well-regarded practice group backed by closely integrated global resources and noted for its particular familiarity with US practice. It acts primarily on investigatory or other representational mandates with cross-jurisdictional aspects, and is particularly experienced in the construction, engineering, and energy and resources sectors.