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Mr John Bedford

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+44 20 7184 7379 [email protected]

Work Department

White Collar, Compliance and Investigations

Position

Partner

Career

John Bedford is an experienced litigator and investigations lawyer who advises leading financial institutions, corporations and high-net-worth individuals on financial crime compliance, commercial litigation, white collar investigations and international arbitration. Mr. Bedford has over a decade of experience representing clients in domestic and international disputes and investigations covering a wide range of industries, including financial services, e-commerce, payment services, manufacturing and life sciences.

Mr. Bedford has advised corporations and board committees on the conduct of investigations into allegations of bribery, corruption, money laundering, fraud and breach of domestic and international sanctions and/or export controls. These matters have involved prosecutors, regulators and enforcements agencies, including the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), the National Crime Agency (NCA), the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Parquet National Financier (PNF). He also has extensive experience on corporate compliance monitorships.

Mr. Bedford regularly undertakes financial crime compliance advisory work, including drafting and implementing policies and procedures and advising Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLROs) on their reporting obligations under the SAR regime. He also conducts training sessions for clients on these topics.

In addition, Mr. Bedford maintains a general dispute resolution practice and his cases are frequently multi-jurisdictional and involve issues of significant importance. He has particular experience litigating disputes relating to complex financial products and issues arising in restructuring and insolvencies.

Prior to joining Dechert, Mr. Bedford served in the dispute resolution group of another major international law firm.

Education

  • University of Oxford, Keble College, LL.B., 2004
  • Oxford Institute of Legal Practice, Legal Practice Course, 2005

Lawyer Rankings

London > Insurance > Insurance and reinsurance litigation

Dechert LLP leverages its expertise in commercial litigation to assist clients with insurance and reinsurance disputes. The team has advised on aviation claims related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, as well as claims arising from business interruptions and coverage issues. Team lead Dorothy Cory-Wright is an expert in commercial litigation, John Bedford advises on finance-related claims and Ricci Potts focuses on matters involving fraud or insolvency. Stephen Surgeoner is well versed in complex insurance claims covering a range of sectors.

London > Dispute resolution > Banking litigation: investment and retail

Dechert LLP’s ‘immensely hard-working and dedicated’ cross-border litigation practice represents clients in disputes involving jurisdictional issues and foreign law claims. Led by Dorothy Cory-Wright, the team advises banks and other financial institutions on high-stakes litigation involving various jurisdictions. Adam Silver plays a lead role in cross-border disputes, acting for foreign regional banks and international banks, and John Bedford has experience coordinating multi-jurisdictional proceedings. Stephen Surgeoner and Ricci Potts are other names of note, along with ‘standout partner’ Daniel Natoff. Lisa Borthwick is another active member of the team.

London > Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: premium

Dechert LLP excels in disputes with cross-border complexities, including offshore structures and fraud allegations. The practice regularly handles disputes related to corporate transactions and breach of contract, as well as ownership conflicts. Dorothy Cory-Wright leads the ‘clever and dedicated’ team, which clients rate for its ‘excellent and pragmatic litigation nous.’ Stephen Surgeoner brings cross-border experience to the team, with a focus on the energy and telecoms sectors. Adam Silver handles contentious insolvency matters, while John Bedford focuses on the financial services and technology sectors. Other key names include Daniel Natoff, who represents a range of global financial institutions, and Abdul Azeem, who is active in multi-party disputes and international disputes.

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