WHAT WE DO YOUR RISKS AND REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT WHITE COLLAR CRIME & INVESTIGATIONS toggle menu search-panel language contact WHITE COLLAR CRIME & INVESTIGATIONS Our specialist team advises clients around the world on all aspects of white collar crime including: compliance; internal, regulatory and criminal investigations; self-reporting and criminal defence. Follow White Collar Crime & Investigations How can we help? Show me .cls-1{fill:#1e2326}.clients-cls-2{fill:none;stroke:#1e2326;stroke-miterlimit:10;stroke-width:.25px} Global reach Our team comprises specialists based in the UK (England, Scotland and Northern Ireland), Europe (France, Germany, Ireland and Spain), South Africa, the Gulf and Asia-Pacific Comprehensive advice We offer a multi-disciplinary international team of criminal lawyers, former prosecutors, forensic accountants and specialists in compliance. Cutting edge We have acted on several precedent-setting cases, including the first prosecution of a 'failure to prevent' bribery offence in the UK. We advise on all aspects of white collar and corporate criminal defence and risk mitigation. We are specialists in internal corporate criminal and sensitive investigations, helping our corporate clients and senior individuals to navigate regulatory and criminal investigations by law enforcement, financial crime related audit inquiries, and investigations by anti-corruption and integrity departments of multilateral development banks, NGOs and investigative journalists. In addition, we advise on criminal risk mitigation strategies, reputation management, compliance and preventative reviews. Our subject matter expertise includes anti-bribery and corruption; anti-facilitation of tax evasion; anti-money laundering; fraud; modern slavery; economic sanctions; export controls; forensic accounting; and business intelligence. Thinking Experience People Our latest work Our advisers act on domestic and international matters of all shapes and sizes, working with many of the leading names in the market. Browse our experience below, or use the filters to look-up recent work in particular geographies and industry sectors. Sectors Region Apply Client confidential Advising a local authority on an investigation of a major health and safety incident. 2021 United Kingdom Government and public sector Client confidential Advised an energy technology business on sanctions, due diligence and contractual controls for a contract in Russia. 2021 United Kingdom and Russia Technology & Digital Markets Client confidential Advising an energy power provider on an internal investigation into allegations of corruption relating to a contract award in Africa. Representing the company in a law enforcement investigation. 2021 United Kingdom Energy Client confidential Representing a major financial institution in a criminal fraud investigation in which voluntary disclosure of privileged materials was requested by the criminal authorities. Advising the client on the risk of criminal liability and the strategy to be adopted for engagement with law enforcement. Following a process of voluntary disclosure and legal representations, the criminal investigation was closed by the authorities without any charges being brought. 2021 United Kingdom Financial Services Client confidential Advised a company in the sports sector on regulatory and compliance issues. 2021 United Kingdom Sports & Leisure Client confidential Advised one of the largest global contractors by ENR on enhancing anti-corruption and anti-bribery measures. 2021 China Infrastructure Client confidential Advised a European Government Agency on a £1.5bn claim arising out of withholding tax claims for alleged trading in shares over their dividend dates. The claims in fraud and negligece are made against 80 defendants and the case will result in a 12 month trial in 2023. It is one of the longest and most complex cases the Commercial Court in London has had to determine. 2021 £1.5bn Cross-border Financial Services Client confidential Advised a global company in the aerospace industry in conducting a compliance risk assessment and further compliance measures in several risk areas, including anti-corruption, anti-trust and fair competition, data protection, data security, export and sanctions. 2021 United Kingdom Technology, Science & Industry Client confidential Advised a European company on its Chinese entity’s compliance risk due diligence. 2021 China Technology & Digital Markets Client confidential Representing a UK headquartered and listed company in a pre-investigation by the SFO which concerned allegations of overseas bribery and tax evasion. Advising our client on all aspects of the pre-investigation, including disclosure and engagement with the SFO leading to the matter being closed at the pre-investigation stage. 2021 United Kingdom Energy Load More Don't miss a thing Sign-up to receive the latest news, insight and analysis direct to your e-mail inbox Sign Up Left OUT-LAW NEWS 19 November 2021 Furlough fraud fears highlight need for robust whistleblowing policies Show me more OUT-LAW NEWS 19 November 2021 Furlough fraud fears highlight need for robust whistleblowing policies Show me more OUT-LAW NEWS 10 November 2021 Wrongdoing by directors cannot be attributed to their company, Supreme Court rules Show me more OUT-LAW NEWS 10 November 2021 Wrongdoing by directors cannot be attributed to their company, Supreme Court rules Show me more OUT-LAW GUIDE 3 November 2021 New tax information notice for UK financial institutions Show me more OUT-LAW GUIDE 3 November 2021 New tax information notice for UK financial institutions Show me more OUT-LAW NEWS 2 November 2021 Anti-bribery and corruption risk assessments under FCA scrutiny Show me more OUT-LAW NEWS 2 November 2021 Anti-bribery and corruption risk assessments under FCA scrutiny Show me more 26 October 2021 ‘Public officials’ defined for UK anti-bribery and corruption compliance OUT-LAW NEWS 25 October 2021 US Treasury guidance sets out sanctions compliance duties for virtual currency industry Show me more OUT-LAW ANALYSIS 18 October 2021 Pandora Papers leak highlights importance of third-party due diligence Show me more OUT-LAW ANALYSIS 18 October 2021 Pandora Papers leak highlights importance of third-party due diligence Show me more OUT-LAW NEWS 6 October 2021 US sanctions virtual currency exchange for complicity in ransomware attacks Show me more OUT-LAW NEWS 6 October 2021 US sanctions virtual currency exchange for complicity in ransomware attacks Show me more Right LATEST PRESS RELEASES SHOW ME ALL PRESS RELEASES 19 Nov 2021 Pinsent Masons wins International Law Firm of the Year and Real Estate & Construction Team of the Year at the Oath Middle East Legal Awards Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has been named International Law Firm of the Year and Real Estate & Construction Team of the Year at the Oath Middle East Legal Awards 2020-21. 18 Nov 2021 Pinsent Masons named highest ranking professional services firm in FT Diversity Leaders 2022 Report Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has been ranked 16th by the Financial Times in its annual Diversity Leaders report – securing the highest ranking for a professional services business for the second consecutive year. 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