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
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘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.’
‘Andrew Sackey is what makes this practice unique. He is a brilliant solicitor who provides a first-class service.’
‘Andrew Sackey is a star. He is extremely knowledgeable with a wealth of experience in this sector. He stands out for his strategic approach to his clients' case and the depth of analysis that he offers when advising.’
'Incredibly professional and thorough investigation; clear guidance on the proportionality and necessity of potential new lines of enquiry.'
'Laura Ford understood the complexities of the issue and our governance structure, and she managed the project and our expectations superbly.'
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.
- Responding to AML and tax fraud allegations made in relation to an international client’s pan-European operations.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Laura Ford