Aaron
Stephens

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

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.

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.

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.