England - London • Crime, fraud and licensing
Withers LLP
Showcasing a ‘great breadth of talent’, the Withers LLP white-collar defence team has vast expertise in complex cross-border financial crime matters. The group shows considerable strength in advising individuals on sanctions and money laundering regulations, with co-head Carl Newman routinely defending high-net-worth individuals in SFO and FCA investigations. Fellow co-head Harvey Knight focuses on international criminal proceedings, while Natalie Sherborn brings ’a calm approach to the most complex of matters’, including allegations of employee fraud and misconduct.
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Testimonials
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‘Good quality. Thoughtful and helpful.’
‘The team at Withers has a great breadth of talent from partners to associates. Natalie Sherborn who joined as a partner in May 2022 was a great addition to the team. High quality advice’.
‘Carl Newman is an exemplary talent; well respected and very commercially sound’.
‘Great strength in depth with a team of seasoned practitioners who are ahead of their game. The team is well respected in the legal community.’
‘Carl Newman is an impressive lawyer with the skills and tactics to ensure that his clients receive the best possible outcome during the lifetime of their case. He is a master tactician who is able to navigate the complexities of an instruction.’
‘An impressive team who are able to advise upon the full range of white-collar work’.
‘Natalie Sherborn brings a calm approach to the most complex of matters. Strength in dealing with international investigations and marshalling a team of lawyers in different jurisdictions. Easy to communicate with and gets straight to the heart of the matter is a straightforward way'.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Carl Newman, Harvey Knight