Aaron
Stephens

Advising various senior individuals in the context of on-going Serious Fraud Office (SFO), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and cross-border (DOJ, SEC) investigations into alleged bribery & corruption, market manipulation and "spoofing", and other financial crime.

Part of cross-office team advising a global financial institution in federal antitrust class actions and other litigation alleging that foreign currency dealers conspired to manipulate the benchmark WM/Reuters currency exchange rate and FX spreads.

Carrying out an internal investigation for a global commodities house into allegations of fraud and corruption.

Advising an energy sector client in relation to an internal investigation into fraudulent and misleading practices affecting an Asian project, including with regard to self reporting obligations and remediation.

Conducting an urgent internal investigation for a global asset management firm and advising on remedial steps and notification issues.

Assisting a major, global corporation to design and implement a new compliance department, including the drafting of all compliance policies and procedures and related staff training.

Successfully defended various individuals in the context of the US and UK investigations into manipulation of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and the foreign exchange (FX) market.

Advised MS Amlin in the context of an investigation by Lloyd’s of London, achieving a successful outcome.

Represented Sir Paul Judge in the context of both the on-going SFO investigation into Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation, and related civil litigation in the High Court of England & Wales.

Advising numerous corporates and financial services firms regarding compliance with the FCPA, Bribery Act 2010, anti-money laundering legislation and related financial crime compliance issues, including carrying out internal investigations in this regard.