Matt Getz and Tracey Dovaston jointly lead the ‘extremely experienced’ investigations and financial crime offering at Pallas Partners LLP. Getz, dual-qualified in the US and the UK, focuses his practice on sanctions as well as government and internal investigations, while the ’incredibly impressive’ Dovaston is a key contact for financial services clients facing regulatory investigations. The duo works alongside Alessia de Quincey, who ably assists on financial crime investigations as well as litigation.

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  • ‘Matt Getz is an excellent practitioner. He thinks outside the box and he fights very hard for his clients. He knows the law, and if there is a point to be taken, he will spot it.’

  • ‘The team is extremely experienced - the combination of having people with in-house and private practice backgrounds does make a difference.’

  • ‘Tracey Dovaston is incredibly impressive at leading investigations - smart, very commercial and tough when necessary while appreciating the concerns of the board and senior management, etc. Her ability to bring a sense of order and calm to situations really helped at a time where internal discussions really needed some focus.'

  • 'Alessia de Quincey made a very strong impression and is highly intelligent.’

  • ‘Always available. Always listening to the client. Always quick to respond. Sound advice and, especially, advice that takes into account how the client sees the situation.’

  • ‘Pallas Partners do things differently. They are a diverse group of people who bring a level of service unparalleled amongst other litigation boutiques. They really roll their sleeves up in contentious matters and make themselves a difficult opponent. They give clear and direct advice founded on rigorous analysis.’

  • ‘Tracey Dovaston is my go-to at Pallas. She is well-networked, highly intelligent and a pleasure to work with. Definitely someone you want in your corner and she can handle matters which cross diverse areas of law.'

  • 'Matt Getz is an excellent practitioner, particularly in the field of sanctions where his knowledge and advice is second to none. Alessia de Quincey is also very skilled and definitely one to watch.’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Matt Getz, Tracey Dovaston

Other key lawyers

Alessia de Quincey