England - London • Crime, fraud and licensing
Steptoe UK LLP
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Boasting strong cross-border capabilities- particularly between the UK and US - Steptoe UK LLP’s ‘impressive’ practice is highly regarded for its work in complex financial crime investigations and prosecutions of individuals. With deep experience of handling proceedings brought by the SFO, the US DOJ, and FCA, the team is renowned for dealing with extradition issues, sanctions compliance, and money laundering measures. Practice head Zoe Osborne is noted for her expertise in multi-jurisdictional financial crime proceedings and contentious regulatory cases, while Ivan Gordienko supports clients with regards to fraud charges and wealth disputes. Leigh Mallon - praised for his 'strategic mindset' and 'inexhaustible energy' - concentrates on white-collar crime and enforcement affairs. John Rupp retired as partner in December 2022.
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‘Excellent attention to detail and strategy.’
‘Leigh Mallon has a unique skill set not often found in lawyers: a strategic mindset, problem solving obsession and a keen attention to detail with inexhaustible energy. He is legally sharp and yet knows when to seek support. He is commercially savvy. He is client focussed and an excellent manager who oversees multiple team on my litigation not just within Steptoe but with oversight responsibility over 6 other law-firms working on different aspects of my case in multiple jurisdictions.'
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Key clients
- Vahid Alaghband
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Work highlights
- Advising a wide range of individuals on Serious Fraud Office investigations, including in High Court trials.
- Representing high-profile individuals in complex international criminal investigations of allegations of bribery and corruption.
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