DLA Piper is regularly instructed by clients in the financial services, fintech, manufacturing, and retail industries to advise on the full spectrum of corporate crime and compliance mandates, with a notable emphasis on investigations. Laura Ford oversees the team, which sits within the firm’s broader litigation and regulatory department; Ford’s expertise encompasses financial misconduct investigations, transactional due diligence, and compliance programme design. Ford works alongside Tony Katz and Sam Millar, who handle internal investigations into bribery, fraud, and financial services regulatory issues. The ‘brilliant’ Andrew Sackey, who joined from Pinsent Masons LLP in March 2024, is highly regarded for his criminal tax fraud expertise.
Testimonials
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‘Good attention to detail.’
‘Andrew Sackey - highly experienced in both public and private sectors. Uniquely well-placed to advise clients in complex tax matters where criminal conduct is alleged.’
Work highlights
- Conducted a multijurisdictional investigation into allegations of embezzlement, bribery and money laundering related to the awarding of multi-billion-dollar contracts across Latin America.
- Representing a UK financial institution in managing a series of investigations relating to customer conduct.