Johnson Winter Slattery is home to far-reaching expertise spanning money laundering, regulatory criminal investigations/prosecutions, whistle-blower complaints, and trade sanctions advice. Practice head Robert Wyld has handled matters throughout Asia, the Middle East and the Americas throughout his 30-year career; his team is especially knowledgeable of internal investigations within the construction, energy, resources, health, procurement, aviation and defence sectors.
Testimonials
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‘JWS has experienced practitioners, particularly in cross-border issues like anti-corruption. ’
‘Robert Wyld is recognized globally as an anti-corruption expert. He has served as co-chair of the IBA anti-corruption committee and frequently contributes to thought leadership on anti-corruption initiatives. He is the leading practitioner in Australia for anti-corruption issues. I regularly refer clients to Rob and they are all incredibly happy with his advice and wonderful personality. ’
Key clients
- International Bar Association (IBA)
- Obela Fresh Dips and Spreads Pty Ltd
Work highlights
- Acting for an individual in a successful defence of the first foreign bribery trial taken to trial when the charges against all individuals were either withdrawn or were the subject of an acquittal finding by a jury.
- Acting for IBA, in ongoing international pro bono work, particularly on the policy reform work in Ukraine, in circumstances where the country is exposed to an aggressive invader yet is managing to address structural reform issues.