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Investigations
Global companies are under scrutiny from a wider range of regulators and prosecutors than ever before and the drivers behind enforcement actions are multiplying. Our multidisciplinary global investigations practice can help address these challenges wherever in the world they arise.
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Advising on complex, multi-jurisdictional investigations with technical precision and sensitivity

Our team includes former regulators and prosecutors and has successfully supported clients on over a thousand investigations. When serious challenges arise, you can rely on us to protect your business.

We engage regularly with major criminal and regulatory authorities worldwide. We know how they operate and anticipate their next moves to deliver the best possible outcomes for our clients.

Moving quickly to resolve investigations is crucial. We work from all angles to mitigate your risk, ranging from support in follow-on litigation and arbitration proceedings to the implementation of remediation measures.

We assess investigation risk holistically. This means we protect your immediate interests but also look ahead to map out and manage potential follow-on investigations in other jurisdictions and litigation risk—no matter the location.

In times of crisis, clients trust us to lead large-scale, time-sensitive internal investigations in highly-regulated industries with care and rigor.

As a multi-jurisdictional, multi-disciplinary team, we combine local expertise with global insights, with specialists in the US, UK, Europe, UAE, Singapore and China.

Our team holds extensive experience across investigations in many different areas. You can rely on us to address bribery, corruption, sanctions, money-laundering, fraud, tax, competition and any other significant misconduct issues you may encounter.

We understand that investigations often affect multiple aspects of a business—that’s why we cover all bases. Our expertise doesn’t only span core financial crime, but also employment, financing, market disclosure, tax and reputational risks.

Complex, cross-border matters are our specialty. We handle investigations involving enforcement agencies and regulators from multiple jurisdictions with skill and confidence.

Wherever you are based, and whatever the issue, we have the experience, reach and resources to support you.

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Antitrust investigations
Congressional investigations
Data, privacy and cyber security
Financial services regulation
Tax investigations and disputes
Sanctions
Whistleblowing
Workplace investigations
White-collar defense and corporate crime
Highlight experience
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Volkswagen Representing Volkswagen on the criminal investigation into its diesel emissions case, the largest of its kind, and on its worldwide defense of emissions-related investigations and claims
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A global energy company Advising a global energy company in a variety of international investigations relating to certain activities in countries outside the US, including Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America
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Contacts

Contacts

Meet the team
New York
Adam SiegelCo-head of the global investigations practice
London
Ali SallawayPartner
London
Matthew BrucePartner
Frankfurt am Main, Berlin
Moritz PellmannPartner
Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong
Xin LiuPartner
Meet the team
Awards & recognition
Chambers and Partners
Ranked Globally for Investigations & Enforcement (International & Cross-Border)
Chambers and Partners
Ranked Band 1 for Corporate Crime & Investigations (multijurisdictional)
Chambers and Partners
Ranked Band 1 Globally for Crisis Management
Global Investigations Review
Top Ranked firm for Global Investigations
Legal 500
Top-Tier Firm for Corporate Investigations & White-Collar Criminal Defense
Our thinking

Our thinking

Feb 20 2025
Criminal Product Liability in Germany: Impact of the New EU Product Liability Directive and Product Safety Regulation
The new Product Liability Directive (PLD, Directive (EU) 2024/2853), which entered into force on 8 December 2024, provides for a major...
Jan 28 2025
Themes in UK corporate tax disputes for 2025 (and beyond)
Like climate change, while the corporate tax disputes landscape in the UK changes relatively slowly, distinct trends can be observed when...
Jan 22 2025
UK financial services enforcement themes and looking ahead
Although 2024 has not seen a return to the levels of fines and outcomes of the pre-financial crisis era, there has been a notable uptick...
Jan 21 2025
Preparing for Political Risk in 2025: Contempt, Coordination, and Congressional Investigations in 2025
The second Trump administration begins with Republicans controlling both chambers of Congress and a conservative Supreme Court majority....
Dec 19 2024
Tax investigations and disputes across borders guide 2025
We are continuing to see a significant number of large-scale tax investigations and disputes internationally, and with governments across...
Dec 19 2024
Secret Commissions – Supreme Court to hear appeal
The Court of Appeal’s decision  On 25 October 2024, the Court of Appeal handed down its judgment in three linked appeals – Johnson v...
Nov 29 2024
FCA publicity consultation – take 2: A solution to one of the FCA’s problems?
The FCA yesterday published its revised proposals to publicise enforcement investigations. Reactions to the original proposals both from...
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