England - London • Risk advisory
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP
The corporate crime and investigations practice at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP shows significant strength in international economic sanctions and AML remediation projects. The team has in-depth knowledge of dealing with domestic enforcement agencies, ranging from the SFO to the FCA, and consistently acts for global corporate clients in anti-bribery and corruption investigations. Manchester-based Zia Ullah heads the group, specialising in international financial sanctions and financial crime. In London, Anupreet Amole provides comprehensive fraud advice, while the ‘hugely experienced’ Steve Smith routinely defends regulatory and criminal proceedings. Also in London, Emma Gordon concentrates on cross-border investigations.
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Testimonials
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‘Zia Ullah leads a fantastic team of lawyers who are clearly thriving under his steer. His promotion of senior women is particularly commendable. Above all his team is hugely respected by clients and the industry alike for its expertise and competence in what is now one of the most technically complex and high risk practice areas - and this reputation is a testament to a truly well-run ship’
‘Zia Ullah has for over a decade been one of a very small group of UK sanctions experts who has the experience and expertise to excel at this work. His experience of competently conducting large scale corporate internal investigations into sanctions related matters is probably unsurpassed in the UK.’
‘The Financial Services Regulation department at Eversheds is unique, in that it is the only firm that has skilled persons status with the FCA. This means that they are uniquely qualified to advise corporates in respect of financial crime systems and controls from the perspective of the FCA. They have the authority to make judgement at a high level in relation to the adequacy of a corporates financial crime arrangements.’
- 'Ruth Paley has become an invaluable player within the corporate crime and investigations team at Eversheds. Her reputation for her unwavering support and dynamic, tenacious representation of her corporate clients proceeds her. Ruth has rapidly become the go-to name within the sector for AML advice and compliance for corporations. A truly exceptional lawyer.’
‘A great team under Zia Ullah. Advice is well structured, concise and practical.’
‘Eversheds have a very strong corporate crime offering and do a lot of work for financial services firms in this space, including being one of the few firms who do skilled persons reports. Their practice is not limited to just financial services and I have worked with them on two private equity matters. They field a strong multi-partner team and have specialist associates.’
‘Ruth Paley is one of the strongest lawyers in the anti-money laundering space. She is a technical expert in this space, but is a commercial lawyer who is good with clients. She brings her experience at the bar to bear on representations of corporates. She is a joy to work with and hugely collaborative.'
- 'Steve Smith is a hugely experienced practitioner with a perspective borne of having worked in criminal defence, for a regulator and as an MLRO. He is a savvy operator.'
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Zia Ullah