Piers Rake

Investigations, Dispute Resolution and International Enforcement

Piers joined Astraea in 2023 having previously been a Managing Director with FTI Consulting.  He has 20 years of experience helping businesses, international organisations and governments to manage risk, resolve disputes and investigate and respond to allegations or instances of fraud, corruption, bribery, money laundering and other acts of wrongdoing and misconduct.

Piers brings a wealth of experience to the firm’s growing investigation practice. In addition to being a Solicitor in England and Wales, he is a CEDR Accredited Mediator, a Certified Fraud Examiner and a Forensic investigator. He has led financial and non-financial cross border investigations in Europe, the Middle East and in the North and Sub-Saharan Africa, on behalf of his clients operating in a range of sectors, including financial services, healthcare, energy & power, construction and the public sector.

1996 – 1999 University of the Arts London (BA Hons)

2000 – 2002 The University of Law (PgDL) & Post Graduate Diploma in Legal practice, Law

2023 – University of Cambridge (Climate Change for decision-makers: Challenges, Transformations and Strategies)

2023 – The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Negotiation