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Asia-Pacific Australia White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations

White-Collar Crime focuses on non-violent wrongdoings such as corruption and financial crimes. Examples include bribery, major fraud and insider trading. Litigation, compliance and government investigations are relevant to this practice area. This practice area covers regulatory and enforcement matters on a Federal and State level, including matters with the ACCC, ASIC, Commissions and other Federal or State agencies (for Australian matters).

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Band 1
  1. Allens
    Allens
  2. Herbert Smith Freehills
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Band 2
  1. Corrs Chambers Westgarth
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth
  2. Allen & Overy LLP
  3. Arnold Bloch Leibler
  4. Clayton Utz
  5. Johnson Winter Slattery
3
Band 3
  1. Ashurst
  2. Baker McKenzie
  3. King & Wood Mallesons
  4. Norton Rose Fulbright

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Band 1
  1. Allens
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    Allens
    White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations
    2023 | Band 1 |
    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.
  2. Herbert Smith Freehills
    White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations
    2023 | Band 1
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Band 2
  1. Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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    Corrs Chambers Westgarth
    White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations
    2023 | Band 2 |
    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.
  2. Allen & Overy LLP
    White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations
    2023 | Band 2
  3. Arnold Bloch Leibler
    White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations
    2023 | Band 2
  4. Clayton Utz
    White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations
    2023 | Band 2
  5. Johnson Winter Slattery
    White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations
    2023 | Band 2
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Band 3
  1. Ashurst
    White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations
    2023 | Band 3
  2. Baker McKenzie
    White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations
    2023 | Band 3
  3. King & Wood Mallesons
    White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations
    2023 | Band 3
  4. Norton Rose Fulbright
    White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations
    2023 | Band 3
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Band 4
  1. Clifford Chance
    4
    Clifford Chance
    White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations
    2023 | Band 4 |
    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.
  2. DLA Piper Australia
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    DLA Piper Australia
    White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations
    2023 | Band 4 |
    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.
  3. Jones Day
    4
    Jones Day
    White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations
    2023 | Band 4 |
    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.
  4. MinterEllison
    White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations
    2023 | Band 4