Dylan Moses
K&L Gates LLPThe ‘highly principled, ambitious, and committed’ white-collar crime practice at K&L Gates LLP has a strong track record defending CEOs, non-executive directors, and other individuals in SFO and FCA investigations as well as in public inquiries. Dylan Moses oversees the team and takes point on fraud, money laundering, and health and safety-related instructions. Sanctions and extradition mandates form another core pillar of work for the group; Michael Ruck, who has in-house experience from the FCA, is the name to note here. Also in the core team is Rosie Naylor, who attracts praise for her ‘keen eye for detail, excellent work ethic, and calm manner under pressure’; Naylor is regularly instructed by politicians and third-party campaigners.
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Testimonials
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- 'This is a Rolls Royce firm providing a relentlessly results-driven service. The firm deals with the most complex and high-profile financial allegations and has the experience and specialisms to provide unrivalled service tailored to each client’s needs. The crime team at K&L Gates stands out from the herd for both the breadth of expertise and depth of knowledge.'
- 'Dylan Moses and Rosie Naylor: A highly principled, ambitious, and committed team. They stand out for the innovative approach and tactical smarts that let them achieve results beyond any that could be expected.'
- 'K&L Gates has the capacity and scale to offer a wide range of people and expertise in advising individuals caught up in white-collar crime investigations.'
- 'Dylan Moses is a highly personable and well-liked figure in this sector with a wealth of experience in major cases.'
- 'A young but experienced, organised, and highly motivated team who really know what they are doing.'
- 'The team is led by Dylan Moses. Dylan is thoughtful and strategic and very collegiate. Very well thought of in the market.'
- 'The team is experienced in white-collar crime matters, both in terms of advice to corporates and to individuals. This gives them an invaluable ability to see a case from all angles and develop the best strategy for the client. They have excellent strength in depth, a first-rate work ethic, and an ability to translate complex legal issues into a coherent strategy for the client.'
- 'Dylan Moses is an exceptional lawyer, who combines first-rate technical skills with a sharp tactical mind. He is experienced, tenacious, and strategic. Rosie Naylor is a star of the future with a keen eye for detail, an excellent work ethic, and a calm manner under pressure.'
Work highlights
- Advised and represented the former CEO of Balli Group PLC in confiscation proceedings and on a potential criminal appeal further to his conviction for defrauding banks out of $600m.
- Instructed by former Redcentric CFO in connection with alleged criminal conduct.
- Advising in connection with Phases I and II of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Dylan Moses