England - London • Risk advisory
WilmerHale
The WilmerHale practice is headed by ‘the Top Gun in the London white-collar market’, Stephen Pollard, who brings vast expertise in advising clients in high-profile proceedings brought by the SFO, FCA, and NCA. The team’s client list includes notable companies from within the extractives and technology spheres, along with authorities from across the globe, as the department is highly regarded for dealing with proceedings arising from allegations of historic bribery and market manipulation. Richard Burger joined the firm as partner from DWF in January 2023, specialising in complex international regulatory enforcement and criminal investigations, whilst counsel Lloyd Firth focuses on money laundering and tax evasion issues.
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‘Stephen Pollard leads a strong team at WilmerHale in London who are attracting some excellent instructions. A particular strength of the firm is its ability seamlessly to work across borders. Its US team in Washington and New York are superb. I would expect WilmerHale to be among the top few firms in this area in the next few years.’
‘The team at WilmerHale is incredibly talented and hard-working. Stephen Pollard is an extremely talented and highly experienced practitioner. He is a cool head and a great strategic thinker. Richard Burger has been a great addition to their team and brings a fantastic client base.'
- 'Some outstanding individuals. Lloyd Firth is a partner in waiting and brilliant to work with. He is doggedly committed to his clients and someone you would always want in your corner.’
‘A large team in London when compared to other US law firms with a London office, led by the incomparable Stephen Pollard who has been the premier white collar crime adviser to senior executives and corporates for many years.’
‘Stephen Pollard is extremely wise, tactically brilliant and incredibly personable. He commands respect and loyalty from his clients and others working on a matter, in particular independent legal advisers for individuals. He is straight talking and will not shy away from the big calls.’
‘A Rolls-Royce option in the London market for corporates and individuals, with a top-tier US practice.’
‘Steven Pollard has led the Wilmer Hale practice in London for ten years and is the Top Gun in the London white collar market. Pollard's trusted apprentice is Lloyd Firth, easily the best white collar lawyer at his level of qualification. He is exceptionally bright, very hard working and very good with clients. I would trust Lloyd with my life.’
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Stephen Pollard