Baker McKenzie LLP fields a globally integrated corporate crime and investigations team, advising major corporates on matters involving bribery, money laundering, sanctions, fraud and emerging ESG-related risks. The London practice is overseen by Yindi Gesinde, who focuses on anti-bribery, corruption investigations, and compliance matters, alongside Henry Garfield, who has recently worked on SFO investigations and whistleblowing allegation mandates. Supporting them are Charles Thomson, who handles complex cross-border fraud mandates; and Sunny Mann, who brings particular expertise in export controls and trade sanctions. Joanna Ludlam departed the firm in January 2025.
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- ‘The main unique benefit of this team is the collaboration of highly skilled professionals, all having deep client knowledge and understanding. This collaboration enables the team to provide 360-degree legal advice is complex matters involving a broad range of sanctions and financial crime risks combined with POCA exposure.’
- 'Charles Thomson is an excellent specialist in POCA matters. He also has developed deep client understanding and is able to give high-quality advice in complex matters involving a broad range of legal risks.’
Key clients
- Metro Bank
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Practice head
Yindi Gesinde; Henry Garfield
Other key lawyers
Charles Thomson; Sunny Man