Regularly representing multinational corporations, financial institutions, and public bodies in financial regulatory and corporate crime investigations and criminal proceedings, Slaughter and May fields a ‘world-class’ disputes and investigations team with a ‘wealth of experience’ in the space. Jonathan Cotton, who clients describe as ‘highly intelligent with excellent judgement’, and Richard Swallow have extensive experience acting as coordinating counsel in cross-border investigations and regulatory matters, while Ewan Brown takes point on DPAs. Cotton, Brown, and Swallow now jointly lead the team. Other key individuals include Holly Ware, recommended for bribery and corruption issues, and Gayathri Kamalanathan, who regularly acts for financial institutions; Ella Williams is another key name here, while Nicholas Querée ably assists on agency-facing investigations.
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Témoignages
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‘Slaughter and May are simply at the top of the legal market. The strength and depth of the team is exceptional. If something has gone seriously wrong in your business, they are the team you want on board.’
‘Richard Swallow and Jonathan Cotton are the leading practitioners in the market for corporates facing serious criminal investigations. Ewan Brown is a superstar. Holly Ware is an up-and-coming superstar.’
‘This a brilliant firm and the team is world-class. They are recognised as the best in this field.’
‘The individuals are rare talents and superb professionals. Richard Swallow is brilliant. Ewan Brown is a wonderful statesman. Holly Ware has superb judgment. Jonathan Clarke is a brilliant thinker, and Nick Querée is a star of the future.’
‘Jonny Cotton exudes calm authority, he was at ease presenting to the board and provided immediate reassurance. Ella Williams provides analytical support and is readily available. The team is reassuringly heavyweight and provides clients with immediate confidence they are in good hands.’
‘Top flight firm, well-resourced and a wealth of experience.’
‘Jonathan Cotton - exceptional, no-nonsense lawyer. Highly intelligent with excellent judgement.’
‘Gayathri Kamalanathan - simply outstanding in her field. Excellent technical operator but set apart from others by acute commercial awareness and ability to support an in-house function, including insight into organisational and governance aspects.'
Clients clés
- British American Tobacco
- Glencore plc
- Rolls Royce plc
Points forts
- Acted as coordinating counsel in relation to BAT’s $100m settlement with a Nigerian competition and consumer protection regulator.
- Advised Glencore in relation to its resolution of the ongoing global investigation into allegations of bribery and corruption in Glencore’s African business operations.
- Advising Rolls-Royce on investigations by the SFO, the DOJ, and Brazilian authorities (MPF and CGU) into bribery in overseas markets.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Meilleurs collaborateurs
Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.
Nicholas Querée
Ella Williams
Responsable de la pratique
Jonathan Cotton; Ewan Brown; Richard Swallow
Autres avocats clés
Nicholas Querée; Ella Williams; Holly Ware; Gayathri Kamalanathan; Jonathan Clarke