England - London • Risk advisory
Withers LLP
With broad expertise in the financial crime, corporate criminal liability, and sanctions spheres, the Withers LLP team is highly regarded by its domestic and international client-base. Through close collaboration between its London and global network of offices, the practice demonstrates ‘an inclusive breadth of knowledge’ in relation to high-profile extradition and INTERPOL matters, along with managing multi-jurisdictional proceedings brought by the SFO and FCA. The ’impressive’ Natalie Sherborn - who joined the firm in May 2022 from Pinsent Masons LLP - co-leads the group, where she focuses on major bribery and fraud investigations. Fellow co-head Carl Newman specialises in dealing with SFO, HMRC, and NCA prosecutions, while Harvey Knight is an expert on regulatory compliance measures.
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Testimonials
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‘Strength across the team with an inclusive breadth of knowledge.’
'Carl Newman is a dynamic, personable, great lawyer. Clients love his analytical skills and charisma in getting the right result. Anthony Hanratty is beginning to come into his own and produces fabulous written work.’
‘Natalie Sherborn possesses a deep understanding of reputation management which can literally change the course of nascent criminal investigations to her favour. An impressive and immensely talented strategic operator.'
- 'Carl Newman has forgotten more about defeating criminal investigations than most people can ever hope to learn. Experienced, unflappable and simply excellent at what he does.’
‘A strong team able to advise corporates in relation to corporate crime and regulatory investigations. Also strong on internal investigations where allegations of potential misconduct arise.’
‘Natalie Sherborn possesses great experience in advising and representing global corporates facing investigation. Confident in the boardroom and able to quickly get to the heart of the matter and get buy-in from key partners.’
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Carl Newman, Natalie Sherborn