The dedicated practice at Withers LLP adeptly advises high-net-worth individuals, politicians, and private clients on cross-border financial crime matters, with notable emphasis on compliance issues, sanctions and trade control issues, and money laundering regulations. Carl Newman and Harvey Knight jointly lead the team; Newman is a seasoned white-collar specialist with a focus on representing ultra-high-net-worth individuals facing allegations of financial crime and misconduct, while Knight takes point on FCA enforcement cases and financial services regulatory work. Other key figures include litigator Natalie Sherborn, who acts for directors and politicians across all stages of criminal prosecutions.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Breadth and depth of experience across the team. Really star quality individuals.’

  • 'Natalie Sherborn - great within this team.’
  • ‘Carl Newman - your rock when it comes to aggressive litigation.’

  • ‘Led by Carl Newman, they're top of their game in the work they undertake. He is super knowledgeable and personable.’

  • ‘Carl Newman - very engaging, easy to understand and really knows how to present a case for all to digest and progress.'

  • ‘Well-rounded team capable of dealing with all white-collar crime cases.’

  • ‘Natalie Sherborn - client focused and plain talking. Able to make the complex digestible. Excellent advocacy and client care.’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Carl Newman, Harvey Knight

Other key lawyers

Natalie Sherborn