Acting for business owners, financiers, high-net-worth individuals and senior executives, Cooley (UK) LLP stands out for its ability to advise on the full range of white-collar criminal matters and enforcement action issues, as well as providing assistance regarding reputational concerns. Highly regarded fraud specialist Tom Epps oversees the team; he focuses his practice on investigations work, particularly relating to accounting fraud and allegations of cross-border corruption. Epps works alongside Ben Sharrock and Monica Mylordou; Sharrock handles market manipulation and corruption issues, while Mylordou is recommended for public inquiry work.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The Cooley UK team is distinguished by its unwavering commitment to professionalism, competence, and degree of specialisation. Tom Epps and Ben Sharrock are highly skilled professionals and they stand out by their deep understanding of the law, strategic thinking, and relentless pursuit of favorable outcomes.’

  • ‘The individuals are exceptional, each bringing unique qualities and expertise to the table. What sets them apart from competitors is their unwavering dedication to excellence, their deep understanding of the law, and their relentless pursuit of client success.'

  • 'Tom Epps and Ben Sharrock are standout professionals. Their attention to detail, analytical thinking, and commitment to delivering top-notch service are unparalleled.’
  • ‘Tom Epps is my go-to lawyer for HNWs facing sensitive investigations or ethical inquiries as he has vast experience in this area.’

  • 'Tom Epps is simply outstanding.'

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Tom Epps

Other key lawyers

Ben Sharrock, Monica Mylordou