Investigations & White-Collar Crime

We assist corporations, executives and individuals in investigations and white-collar matters, in complex and high-risk situations involving criminal, regulatory and reputational exposure.

Protect, contain, resolve

We advise corporations, executives and exposed individuals in sensitive internal investigations and complex criminal or regulatory proceedings.

Our work covers corruption, fraud, money laundering and sanctions-related matters, often spanning multiple jurisdictions and regulators.

We focus on controlling legal and reputational exposure from the earliest stage.

Our team conducts investigations with strict procedural discipline, maintaining credibility with authorities while safeguarding clients’ strategic interests. We regularly coordinate with foreign counsel and specialist advisors to deliver coherent cross-border defence strategies.

Conducting independent fact-finding investigations for boards and governance bodies with full discretion. Advising on whistleblower alerts, sensitive audits and misconduct allegations — from initial assessment through to board-level reporting.

Strategic representation in domestic and cross-border proceedings involving fraud, corruption, embezzlement, money laundering or sanctions violations — with a focus on exposure mitigation and procedural integrity.

Assisting clients before supervisory authorities and regulators. Coordinated defence across jurisdictions involving financial, trade or anti-bribery compliance issues, including dawn raids and investigatory measures.

Designing and reviewing internal procedures, risk mapping, reporting lines and whistleblower mechanisms. Tailored to prevent liability exposure and align organisations with international compliance standards.

Providing legal command in high-risk situations such as raids, seizures, leaks or disputes. Coordinating communication and strategic decisions to protect clients’ interests and operational continuity.

Representative matters

Senior Member of a Royal Family – Multi-Jurisdictional Corruption Investigation

Represented a prominent member of a Middle Eastern royal family in one of the most complex anti-corruption investigations of the decade. The matter involved coordinated proceedings across six jurisdictions, including the US, UK, Switzerland and Luxembourg, under the FCPA and UK Bribery Act. The firm ensured a consistent legal strategy and strong reputational protection throughout the investigation.

Cross-Border Sanctions Investigation

Advised an international trading group in an investigation involving potential sanctions exposure across Europe and the Middle East, coordinating responses to regulatory inquiries.

Cross-Border Asset Freeze – Criminal Allegations Against Senior Executive

Advised a company whose European and US-based assets had been frozen following alleged criminal misconduct by a senior executive. The firm secured the release of frozen assets and arranged new banking relationships to enable the transaction to proceed.

Our Strategic Edge

• Anticipation of enforcement trajectories and geopolitical sensitivities.
• Calibrated responses, from investigation to resolution.
• Seamless coordination with local counsel, regulators and law enforcement bodies.
• Strategic use of legal levers to protect reputation, assets and continuity.