The investigations and white-collar defence group at Steptoe UK LLP attracts particular praise for its ‘top-notch’ sanctions and export controls practice, a key area of increased activity for the group. Zoe Osborne heads up the team and has a notable emphasis on cross-border financial crime and regulatory investigations and enforcement actions, working alongside the ’quick and sharp’ Alexandra Melia; Melia is regularly instructed to advise on anti-corruption, bribery, and export control issues for clients in the financial services, manufacturing, and tech sectors.
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  • 'The sanctions and export controls practice at Steptoe is top-notch. Steptoe does an amazing job applying the law to real-world commercial transactions and has helped us significantly in terms of structuring transactions to take into consideration the latest sanctions developments. Partners are very dedicated, always available, and extremely responsive.'
  • 'Let me single out Alexandra Melia. I can’t recommend her highly enough for advising on sanctions and export control regimes across multiple jurisdictions. Her main source of distinction is not just her deep knowledge of the law as it relates to sanctions and regulatory compliance, but her uncommonly good ability to apply that knowledge to commercial realities.'
  • 'This law firm stands out for its holistic approach to regulatory investigations and corporate crime, blending legal expertise with strategic insight and innovative solutions.'
  • 'Their team’s strengths lie in their deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, combined with a proactive approach to mitigate risks and protect client interests.'
  • 'As a customer of this law firm, what truly distinguishes the individuals I work with is their unwavering dedication to excellence and their relentless pursuit of client success. They take the time to truly understand our business and industry, allowing them to provide tailored solutions that align with our objectives.'
  • 'The team is extremely reactive and highly business-oriented while keeping a very sensitive approach to the topics. Very satisfied with their work.'
  • 'Alexandra Melia is quick and sharp. Her advice is always accurate and adapted to our needs.'
  • 'Alexandra Melia has broad knowledge and the capacity to understand the intention of the client very quickly. The advice is very accurate, reasonable, and easy to understand. She is very responsive as well.'

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Responsable de la pratique

Zoe Osborne

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Alexandra Melia