England - London • Risk advisory
Fieldfisher
A ‘truly client-focused firm’, the Fieldfisher commercial crime practice is highly regarded for its work on behalf of companies in the extractives, energy, and infrastructure industries, handling major corporate criminal investigations and prosecutions. The team regularly assists corporations in high-profile cross-border investigations brought by the SFO and FCA, deploying both barristers and solicitors in their team to act both as litigators and as trial counsel. Practice head Quinton Newcomb possesses almost two decades of experience prosecuting and defending in financial crime proceedings, while Shiv Haria-Shah - praised for their 'exceptional quality, time and time again' - is an expert on compliance measures. William Glover works on corporate investigations. Noteworth new arrivals include Priyanka Kapoor, who joined from PCB Byrne in July 2022, and Natalie Quinlivan, who joined from King & Wood Mallesons in December 2022.
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Testimonials
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‘Fieldfisher are highly regarded in corporate crime. They have considerable experience in conducting regulatory investigations both domestically and intentionally. They have a dedicated team of experienced professionals who have been consistent in providing clients with a first-rate service.’
‘Will Glover is an exceptional lawyer with an impressive ability to quickly identify issues and find solutions for corporate clients.’
‘Quinton Newcomb is a very safe pair of hands with significant experience from his time at the Bar and at Fulcrum Chambers.’
‘Fieldfisher are a truly client-focused firm. They bring the client on-board and tailor the services to their needs. They have a wealth of expertise across a number of practice areas and I truly feel they're leaders in Risk, Governance and all things ESG.'
- 'Shiv Haria-Shah managed to deliver with exceptional quality, time and time again on extremely tight deadlines.’
‘Quinton Newcomb brings so much experience to bear on his cases. He is very personable, easy to get on with, extremely thoughtful and a great tactician. He always takes the long view.’
‘Shiv Haria-Shah - He's a super smooth, reassuring lawyer with a brilliant legal mind. He's creative and dynamic and will fight every case as if it's his last.'
- 'Quinton Newcombe - An amazing lawyer. So talented and hard-working. Destined for the top.’
Key clients
- Eurasian Natural Resources Company
Work highlights
- Represented ENRC since the end of 2021 for the purposes of defending in the SFO’s high profile investigation into the company, and Quinton continues to lead the team.
- Acting for a multinational pharmaceutical company that has been the victim of a fraud by false invoicing.
- Advising a FTSE100 oil & gas company in relation to financial crime compliance.
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Quinton Newcomb