Working in close collaboration with the firm’s US offices, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP’s white-collar defence and investigation team has a notable emphasis on the defence of serious fraud and regulatory matters. Duncan Grieve now heads up the team and is regularly instructed by multinational corporations to advise on internal investigations as well as SFO, FCA, and OFSI investigations and criminal proceedings. Kevin Roberts left the team in November 2023, as did Charlotte Glaser.

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  • ‘A highly capable team with strong international expertise which means they are well equipped to take on major investigations. Always very responsive and easy to work with, they can be trusted to fight for your corner.’

  • ‘Duncan Grieve is a stand-out partner in the investigations and corporate crime practice. He has an excellent knowledge of the law and is completely dedicated, always going the extra mile. A pleasure to work with and his ability to work across cultures is priceless as matters become ever more international.’

  • ‘Duncan Grieve is going places. Hugely talented with a wise head on young, energetic shoulders. A future star without a doubt.’

  • ‘Cadwalader's investigations team packs a punch - it is made of talented and bright individuals who are a pleasure to work with. They are highly commercial and get straight to the heart of a matter.’

  • ‘Duncan Grieve - I have known and worked with Duncan for many years. He is an extremely savvy and articulate lawyer and I always enjoy working with him. He has an eye for detail but can also see the big picture. He gives considered advice - supported by the facts - which is highly valued when it comes to decision making.’

  • ‘Excellent.’

  • ‘Duncan Grieve is a go-to name for complex multi-jurisdictional investigations. He is exceptionally well placed to advise on the full ambit of financial crime ranging from bribery, corruption, sanctions, money laundering, fraud as well as non-financial misconduct for clients across multiple sectors.'

  • 'Duncan Grieve has unparalleled experience in managing simultaneous enforcement actions by multiple international regulators and achieving successful outcomes for his clients. An astute tactician, Duncan is a star.’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Duncan Grieve