White Collar Crime and Regulatory Investigations

Depending on the nature of the business and the nature of the wrongdoing, there may also be a need for advice on handling regulatory and criminal investigations. We at Signature are able to assist businesses and individuals with that process, and by taking a lead role in the investigation process we can quickly advise on what legal options are available and ensure an appropriate strategy is in place.

We advise clients on dawn raid strategies, allegations of market manipulation, insider dealing, and associated FCA Principles and Listing Rules breaches. We also advise clients in connection with investigations initiated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Serious Fraud Office.

The Legal 500 recognises that London-based Partner Abdulali Jiwaji is recommended by clients for “financial disputes and regulatory issues”. Chambers Global has described him as being a “technically sound, sensible and robust litigator who always finds practical solutions”.

Paris Partner Nicolas Brooke is also a recognised expert for his expertise in relation to white collar crime and regulatory investigations. The Legal 500 EMEA Guide recognises Nicolas as a ‘Leading Individual’ and notes he has “outstanding professional skills and shows a good sense of strategy”. He is also described as “a superb advocate with deep experience in the French market” and “truly first rate.” His previous experience as general counsel led him to play a key role in the negotiations of multi-jurisdictional settlements with prosecution authorities; he thus perfectly knows the international investigations environment.” Who’s Who Legal France 2020 also recognises him for his investigations expertise and notes his “impressive hands-on experience of negotiating multi-jurisdictional settlements”.

We also advise clients in seeking applications for judicial review.