The government investigations and white-collar crime team at Squire Patton Boggs stands out for its strength in conducting internal investigations for clients in the banking, manufacturing, and energy sectors. Allegations of bribery, regulatory misconduct, and sanctions violations are key areas of expertise for the group. Hannah Laming heads up the team and has a broad practice acting for SMEs, governments, and listed multinational companies. Wayne Barnes is the name to note for internal fraud investigations and sports investigations, while Ben Ticehurst takes point on fraud, bribery, and corruption investigations. Jonathan Chibafa left the team in March 2024.
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Hannah Laming