Brian Spiro
Herbert Smith Freehills LLPSusannah Cogman leads the practice at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP, which draws on the firm’s strength in corporate crime instructions to advise senior executives and HNWIs on police and HMRC investigations into criminal tax fraud. Also in the core team are Brian Spiro and Kate Meakin; Spiro specialises in multijurisdictional investigations, compliance, and regulatory matters, while Meakin represents clients before the SFO, FCA, HMRC, and the US DoJ. Robert Hunt, highly experienced in cross-border investigations, is also recommended.
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‘A well-resourced, well-regarded team.’
‘Brian Spiro is one of the most experienced and well-regarded sources of advice to individuals in the London market.’
‘Well-resourced and very committed.’
‘This is the Rolls Royce of white collar crime teams: the depth and breadth of skill, expertise and sheer industry is mind-blowing. Nothing is too much trouble, every challenge is dispatched to an exceptionally high standard.’
‘Kate Meakin would win the World Series if she ever turned her hand to poker. Susannah Cogman is rapidly becoming a legend, albeit one who is also very user-friendly.’
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Kate Meakin
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Susannah Cogman