Clients praise the white-collar defence and investigations practice at Cohen & Gresser (UK) LLP for its ‘extraordinary tactical and strategic nous’. Cross-border investigations regarding financial crime and corruption in the energy and construction sectors feature prominently in the team’s caseload; Richard Kovalevsky KC is a key name here. The ‘exceptionally talented’ John Gibson, who has in-agency prosecutorial experience from the SFO, heads up the team. Other key individuals include Thomas Shortland, who takes point on internal and disciplinary investigations.
Testimonials
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‘The Cohen & Gresser team is one of the most impressive that I have worked with over the past few years. They achieve victories that clients can usually only dream about. Unlimited hard work, extraordinary tactical and strategic nous, no stone left unturned - and all done by people of the utmost charm and positivity and the epitome of 'can-do'.’
- 'Thomas Shortland is a partner in the team and a sensationally good lawyer and commercial litigator. He brings the full strength of a team to bear on litigation so that the representation can scale to meet the challenges. He is responsible and straightforward with his clients and advises them to the highest level as to the strategy and then ensures that it is implemented to guarantee the best result.’
‘They have excellent lawyers.’
‘John Gibson is excellent. He is both very good technically and an excellent team player.’
‘Strong team across the board, top of their game.’
‘John Gibson - Expert in white-collar crime, practical, flexible and easy to work with.’
‘Incredible inside knowledge of the UK's financial services regulators and enforcement agencies provide a unique insight.'
‘John Gibson is exceptionally talented and a straight shooter who puts his clients first and protects their interests with doggedness, determination and skill.’
Key clients
- Itinera S.p.A
- Methanol Holdings Trinidad Ltd.; Process Energy (Trinidad) Ltd.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
John Gibson