England - London • Risk advisory
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Representing clients from within the aerospace, construction, extractives, and energy industries, the ‘superb’ team at Greenberg Traurig, LLP provides bespoke advice on anti-bribery, corruption, and money laundering matters. The firm demonstrates strong international capabilities, consistently defending corporations and financial institutions in complex multi-jurisdictional investigations, along with assisting with sanctions and ESG-related compliance. Following Jo Rickards’ departure in January 2023, the ’outstandingly good’ Rebecca Meads leads the practice, bringing vast expertise on complex fraud and regulatory matters to the department. Senior associate Gavin Costelloe focuses on financial and trade related sanctions since his arrival in April 2022 from the SFO, whilst of counsel Alex Swan’s work encompasses proceedings involving allegations of fraud and money laundering.
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Testimonials
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‘A superb team, - they are dynamic and young with strength at all levels.’
‘Rebecca Meads is outstandingly good. A tireless worker with a superb eye for what is practical. She inspires confidence and achieves remarkably successful outcomes for her clients.’
‘Rebecca Meads is undoubtedly a leading individual in the field of advising individuals on white collar/business crime matters - calm under pressure, she combines her undoubted approachability with a keen legal mind and years of high-level experience.'
'Alex Swan knows his cases backwards, has an almost encyclopaedic recollection of the law, and has excellent client handling skills.’
‘This is a team which has been created by bringing in star practitioners from a number of different firms and backgrounds. It has created an offering which combines deep knowledge and experience with a dynamic and pro-active approach to cases. They are great fun to work with too.’
‘Rebecca Meads is a joy to work with: she is an inspiring leader to her team, with great legal skills, market knowledge, and commercial savvy.'
'Alex Swan is both thoughtful and dynamic.’
Work highlights
- Advising several corporate entities in relation to matters arising out of an Indian tax and money laundering investigation.
- Advising companies in relation to an HMRC tax investigation.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rebecca Meads