WilmerHale
Client SatisfactionUnder the joint leadership of Stephen Pollard and Richard Burger, WilmerHale’s growing white-collar crime practice routinely represents individuals in significant SFO, NCA, police, and HMRC investigations. The ‘legendary’ Pollard has an impressive track record handling the full range of business crime and securities enforcement matters, while seasoned white-collar specialist Burger handles both domestic and international regulatory and criminal investigations. Lloyd Firth’s recent caseload includes representing senior individuals in bribery and fraud proceedings.
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‘Stephen Pollard and Lloyd Firth are deeply experienced and dedicated to the best outcomes of their clients.’
‘Stephen Pollard is, I think, the leading white collar solicitor of his generation in London.’
‘Stephen Pollard is simply the best. It is a big claim to make, and it sounds like an exaggeration, but I don't say it about anyone else. He is the best for judgement, he is the best for clarity of thought, he is the best for length of vision, and he is charming and modest at the same time as being the best.’
‘Their competence is strong and they have a deep team of associates which have been very helpful with criminal, regulatory and public matters.’
‘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.’
‘The hugely impressive and experienced Richard Burger is a stellar addition to their ranks.’
‘Excellent experience in some of the most high profile and complex cases.’
‘Richard Burger has exceptional experience in contentious regulatory and white-collar matters, including internal investigations and external prosecutions.’
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Stephen Pollard, Richard Burger