England - London • Crime, fraud and licensing

Clyde & Co

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Underpinned by an international network of offices, Clyde & Co is regularly engaged on a host of internal and external investigations worldwide, representing some of the largest corporates and insurers operating in a range of sectors; from trade and energy to aviation and professional services. The global regulatory and investigations practice is chaired by Fergal Cathie, noted for his capabilities in regulatory investigations and malpractice claims, particularly in the legal and financial services sectors, and John Whittaker, who possesses ‘deep and genuine understanding of commercial law and the business of their industry clients’. Other key figures at partner level include regulatory and financial crime specialist Charles Kuhn. Rachel Cropper-Mawer is proficient in internal investigations, and has experience within the insurance industry.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘John Whittaker - super-experienced, bright, hands-on, and thoroughly decent. He inspires trust, from opponents as well as from his own team and clients; and, as a result, is often able to cut through noise and aggression and achieve results that have eluded others.'

  • ‘Innovative thinking, strong team coordination, excellent client service.’

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Key clients

  • Mr Arthid Nanthawithaya and Mr Weerawong Chittmittrapap
  • Stichting Vestia

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Work highlights

  • Acting on behalf of the defendants, one being the senior partner of a prominent law firm, the other the CEO of Siam Commercial Bank (Mr Arthid Nanthawithaya and Mr Weerawong Chittmittrapap), in a $1.2bn high-profile civil fraud/conspiracy claim on the sale of an energy company in Thailand.
  • Acting in civil proceedings by Stichting Vestia against BNP Paribas. This is high profile and high value litigation against an investment bank in respect of financial products, with hotly contested claims involving allegations of bribery and issues of capacity under Dutch law.

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