Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP’s white-collar defence and investigations practice offers a ‘bespoke service’ on all serious fraud and regulatory matters, having frequently acted on behalf of individual clients in complex SFO, FCA, and HMRC proceedings. Boasting notable C-Suite executives and HNW individuals in its client roster, the team shows strength in emerging markets work, particularly in the cryptocurrency compliance and litigation space. Kevin Roberts leads the group, bringing expertise handling complex regulatory matters, serious fraud prosecutions, and money laundering compliance to the department. The ’intelligent and industrious’ special counsel Duncan Grieve is an expert on financial sanctions and trade embargos, while Charlotte Glaser and Sharon Takhar regularly work on serious fraud cases and multi-jurisdictional bribery and corruption. Former co-head Mark Beardsworth left in October 2023 to spearhead a London investigations practice for Goodwin.
Testimonials
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‘ The whole team have shown empathy, compassion, innovation and a clear and coherent strategy. Communication from them has been outstanding.'
‘Kevin Roberts has been my main contact for many years. His knowledge, thoughtful insights and calm manner have assisted me through many complex matters.'
‘Kevin Roberts - tenacity personified. He fights. And he wins.’
‘A small, niche team able to provide a bespoke service.’
‘Duncan Grieve is an outstanding talent and future star in this sector. He is intelligent, industrious, knowledgeable and has a wisdom beyond his years.’
‘Since the arrival of Kevin Roberts and Duncan Grieve they have built an impressive team. Duncan’s Portuguese language skills have enabled them to grow a stream of work stemming from Brazil.’
‘Kevin Roberts is a standout no-nonsense lawyer who has been advising corporates in complex litigation crossing over between criminal and civil fraud for many years.'
Lawyers
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kevin Roberts