Paul Hastings LLP's 'creative, efficient and tough as nails' London team defends clients in sectors including energy, steel, finance, and security in high-profile proceedings brought by both UK and international regulators- including the SFO and the US DOJ. The team is particularly active in the bribery and corruption arena, covering proceedings spanning a multitude of jurisdictions, as well as routinely handling complex money laundering and serious fraud cases. The ‘world class’ Jonathan Pickworth heads the practice, specialising in dealing with tax evasion and money laundering investigations brought by the NCA, HMRC, and FCA, while Joanna Dimmock has expertise in economic sanctions, extradition, and prosecution matters. At the more junior end, Fred Kelly is knowledgeable on fraud and cartel offences and Tom Hickey advises on anti-bribery and corruption compliance programmes.

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‘Tough defenders who robustly defend rather than court the prosecution authorities. They have been at the centre of a string of successful cases against the SFO- they are creative, efficient and tough as nails. Well-resourced with great judgement.’
‘Jo Dimmock is a genius, how she balances work and life is one of the mysteries of the profession. She has won case after case in the past decade. Jonathan Pickworth, great lawyer and tactically astute.’
‘Jonathan Pickworth is world class. A visionary strategist and wonderfully imaginative. He is an original thinker who approaches his cases with great imagination and drive. He is one the best there is and his communication skills are superb.
'Jo Dimmock has a wonderful eye for detail and great tactical vision. She inspires trust and confidence.'
'The team is full of talented individuals at all levels.’
‘Jo Dimmock is an outstanding solicitor particularly adept at dealing with individuals being prosecuted by the SFO. She is committed and persists in fighting for her clients to secure their acquittal and has achieved some outstanding results.’

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Joanna Dimmock

Paul Hastings LLP

Joanna Dimmock is a partner in the Investigations and White Collar Defense practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s London office. Ms. Dimmock has broad experience representing individuals and corporates. She has particular expertise in international corruption, criminal cartels, economic sanctions, extradition, mutual legal assistance, private prosecutions and FCA investigations, and many of these cases have an international component. Ms Dimmock frequently acts in high-profile and sensitive cases against the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), the National Crime Agency, HM Revenue & Customs, the Financial Conduct Authority, the police, and other agencies, both in the UK and overseas.

Jonathan Pickworth

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Jonathan Pickworth is Head of the London Investigations and White Collar Defense practice. He has more than three decades of experience representing corporates and individuals in investigations by U.K. and international agencies. He also advises firms on internal investigations, due diligence, compliance, and risk in relation to criminal and regulatory matters. Mr. Pickworth’s practice focuses on allegations relating to money laundering, corruption, market misconduct, fraud, tax evasion, and insider trading. He frequently interacts with the Serious Fraud Office, the National Crime Agency, HM Revenue & Customs, the Financial Conduct Authority, the police, and other agencies.

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Jonathan Pickworth

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Joanna Dimmock, Fred Kelly, Tom Hickey

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