England - London • Risk advisory
Simmons & Simmons
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Simmons & Simmons’ disputes and investigations team is well equipped to handle criminal prosecutions, internal investigations, and compliance matters, demonstrating ‘real strength in depth’. Boasting several financial crime specialists, the practice regularly deals with multi-jurisdictional proceedings involving corporate corruption and bribery, along with complex sanction compliance issues. The ’standout’ Camilla De Silva heads the group, using her experience as a former senior SFO prosecutor to advise clients on domestic and global enforcement proceedings brought by the SFO, US DOJ, and HMRC, while Nick Benwell is praised by one client as ' a master of the intersection between corporate and criminal law on corruption and fraud matters'. Counsel Cherie Spinks provides financial institutions and corporations with sanctions expertise, while Emily Agnoli represents companies from sectors including energy, pharma, and technology. Alexandra Webster and Tom Bowen are both noted. Stephen Gentle retired in May 2023.
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Testimonials
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‘One of the leading teams in the city. The team is consistently involved in the largest investigations and corporate crime matters.’
‘Camilla de Silva is stand out in her field. She has led teams in settlements with the SFO both on the defence and law enforcement side. She is my first port of call for referring work.'
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Key clients
- Petrofac
- Chelsea Football Club
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Work highlights
- Advised Petrofac in relation to its successful resolution of an SFO investigation into allegations of bribery in respect of oil & gas contracts across the Middle East worth up to USD 8.4 billion.
- Advised on the £4.25bn sale of Chelsea Football Club to the Boehly/Clearlake consortium, including in relation to the impact of financial sanctions and licensing of the sale by UK and international authorities.
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