England - London • Crime, fraud and licensing
WilmerHale
Consistently advising clients in multi-jurisdictional SFO investigations, the London WilmerHale team effectively combines ‘US law firm heft’ with ’gold-standard’ UK lawyers, according to one client. The group has considerable expertise handling white-collar proceedings being investigated by the NCA, FCA, and HMRC, along with international cases involving the US DOJ and SEC. The ‘legendary’ Stephen Pollard heads the practice, specialising in financial services fraud, market manipulation, and internal investigations, while the arrival of Richard Burger as a partner from DWF in January 2023 adds more than 25 years’ experience in domestic and global regulatory enforcement and criminal proceedings to the department. Meanwhile, counsel, Lloyd Firth , is highly knowledgeable in all matters relating to bribery and corruption, money laundering, and insider dealing. David Rundle left the firm for Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner in May 2023.
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‘Their team, led by the legendary Stephen Pollard, is second to none. US law firm heft coupled with gold-standard UK lawyers makes them as good as anyone in this area.’
- 'Lloyd Firth is extremely thoughtful and always on top of the details, he provides excellent advice, is always available, and extremely reliable.’
‘Recently recruited the hugely impressive and experienced Richard Burger, who is a stellar addition to their ranks.’
'WilmerHale's business crime department in London houses a small but dedicated team who punch above their weight. They deal with matters in a discreet and effective manner, are flexible and can draw from an extensive US team if necessary.’
‘Take a no nonsense approach in achieving the best result. You get what you pay for.’
‘Stephen Pollard is the standout lawyer - absolutely brilliant and remains one of the most sought-after lawyers in the world of white-collar crime whether for senior executives, the board or corporates. Very smart, pragmatic, clever, wise and determined. Emotionally intelligent and global in his thinking and approach to a problem.'
‘Stephen Pollard has a huge depth of knowledge and experience, is always available, provides exceptional advice and thinks of the interests of his client.'
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Stephen Pollard