England - London • Crime, fraud and licensing
Fieldfisher
The ‘heavy hitters��� at Fieldfisher frequently act as both litigators and trial counsel, representing C-Suite Executives and company directors in multi-jurisdictional SFO investigations. The team demonstrates significant strength in advising clients on financial crime compliance and civil fraud proceedings, with particular expertise in the mining, finance, and oil sectors. The ’first rate’ practice head Quinton Newcomb has over 16 years’ experience prosecuting and defending individuals in financial crime proceedings, while Shiv Haria-Shah focuses on civil, regulatory, and criminal matters. William Glover regularly acts on behalf of high-net-worth individuals. Verity Quaite is also recommended. Noteworthy new arrivals include Priyanka Kapoor, who joined as partner from PCB Byrne in July 2022, and Natalie Quinlivan, who joined as director in December 2022.
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Testimonials
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‘They have a strong white-collar crime team filled with experienced and innovative thinking lawyers.’
‘Will Glover is a standout performer in the area of fraud. His experience at the Bar has equipped him to offer clients invaluable insight into litigation strategy. He is meticulous in his case preparation and a real asset to any team.’
‘A team of heavy hitters from a diverse range of backgrounds.’
‘Quinton Newcomb is first rate. Technically brilliant and strategic in approach.’
‘Quinton Newcomb is bright, imaginative, thinks outside the box, loved by clients, and incredibly hard-working and focused.’
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Quinton Newcomb