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Regulatory investigations and corporate crime (advice to corporates)

Paul Hastings LLP

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Displaying a strong presence in the corporate investigations and compliance field, the Paul Hastings LLP team uses its ‘talent at all levels’ to effectively handle anti-bribery and corruption, fraud, and data security proceedings. The firm’s international structure enables close collaboration between the offices in the US, Europe, and Asia, enabling the practice to advise clients on all aspects surrounding high-profile cross-border investigations brought by domestic and global enforcement bodies. Jonathan Pickworth heads the practice, adopting an ’imaginative’ approach when considering complex tax evasion and corruption matters, whilst Joanna Dimmock uses her ‘meticulous eye for detail’ when assisting with international corruption and criminal cartel issues. Morgan Miller supports companies during white-collar defence cases, and Arun Srivastava is also highlighted.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Jonathan Pickworth is world class. A superb and imaginative lawyer who achieves remarkable results. A great strategist and visionary.'

  • 'Jo Dimmock is also world class. She has a meticulous eye for detail.’

  • ‘Jonathan Pickworth is imaginative and full of drive. He is one of the best if not the best in this field.'

  • 'Jo Dimmock is also one of best there is. They provide a formidable service which it is hard to beat.'
  • 'Their team has talent at all levels.’

  • ‘Jonathan Pickworth is an outstanding lawyer. Easy to work with, very knowledgeable and brainy but also highly practical.’

  • ‘A welcome addition to the London legal landscape delivering top-class conflict free management of litigation with a commercial slant derived from a top-class US risk and regulatory group which merged with high-level recruitment creates an impressive team.’

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Jonathan Pickworth

Jonathan Pickworth

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Jonathan Pickworth is Head of the London Investigations and White Collar Defense practice. He has more than three decades of experience representing corporates and individuals in investigations by U.K. and international agencies. He also advises firms on internal investigations, due diligence, compliance, and risk in relation to criminal and regulatory matters. Mr. Pickworth’s practice focuses on allegations relating to money laundering, corruption, market misconduct, fraud, tax evasion, and insider trading. He frequently interacts with the Serious Fraud Office, the National Crime Agency, HM Revenue & Customs, the Financial Conduct Authority, the police, and other agencies.

Leading individuals

Joanna Dimmock

Joanna Dimmock

Paul Hastings LLP

Joanna Dimmock is a partner in the Investigations and White Collar Defense practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s London office. Ms. Dimmock has broad experience representing individuals and corporates. She has particular expertise in international corruption, criminal cartels, economic sanctions, extradition, mutual legal assistance, private prosecutions and FCA investigations, and many of these cases have an international component. Ms Dimmock frequently acts in high-profile and sensitive cases against the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), the National Crime Agency, HM Revenue & Customs, the Financial Conduct Authority, the police, and other agencies, both in the UK and overseas.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jonathan Pickworth

Other key lawyers

Joanna Dimmock, Morgan Miller, Arun Srivastava, Fred Kelly

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