Internal Investigations
Internal investigations can be fraught with challenges for all involved. Our specialist teams of investigators routinely conduct investigations into issues ranging from technical compliance breaches in regulated financial services firms to people related investigations, whether routine grievance and disciplinary issues or whistleblowing allegations through to more complex issues involving criminal or regulatory concerns.
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In an increasingly issue orientated society, our lawyers have conducted some of the most sensitive and high profile investigations across a range of sectors in recent years but most notably in the financial services space.
Any investigation is typically conducted under intense scrutiny from the parties involved. In addition, we have extensive experience of dealing with oversight from regulators and the press as well as management of internal stakeholders. We have particular expertise of navigating the tricky issues around legal advice and litigation privilege.
Our teams of investigators come from a broad range of specialisms which provides us with the expert know how allowing us to get to the heart of the issues raised at some of the world's most prominent institutions.
While no two investigations are the same, our teams have developed a streamlined process which it applies to all investigations allowing us to conduct our investigations in the most time and cost effective way.
Featured experience
- Several culture investigations for a global investment bank, including into allegations of institutional racism
- Internal investigations for a number of different hedge fund manager clients regarding suspected market abuse by traders, including “spoofing” behaviour
- Internal investigation for an international bank regarding whistleblower allegations of a breach of regulatory reporting requirements regarding derivative positions
- Internal investigation into harassment allegations at a leading accountancy firms
SubSectors
Banking, Restructuring and Insolvency
Navigating complex financial landscapes with expertise. We excel at providing effective solutions to complex transactions, offering commercial, cross-border financial expertise.
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Data, Privacy and Cyber
Our Data, Privacy and Cyber team provides advice and support on advisory and contentious matters of all sizes and complexity.
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Dispute Resolution
Our Dispute Resolution team has an established reputation for handling complex, high value commercial disputes and achieving successful and pragmatic solutions for our clients.
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Employment
Our Employment and Pensions group is one of the largest specialist employment teams in the country, with over 60 specialist employment and pensions lawyers nationally. Tax is an integrated part of the advice we provide.
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Enforcement
We advise financial institutions facing investigations and enforcement action or other interventions by financial services regulators.
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Financial Services Regulatory
We provide expert advice on financial services regulation to banks, asset managers, securities brokers, insurers and insurance brokers, and financial advisers.
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David Speakman
Partner
London
Angela Hayes
Partner
London
David Sims
Partner
London
Khurram Shamsee
Partner
London
Who we are
Why choose DAC Beachcroft?
We’re a broad-based commercial firm serving a wide range of sectors with a strong heritage in insurance,
health and real estate. We combine excellent legal skills and cutting-edge delivery expertise to design
solutions that fit the needs of our clients – often involving clever uses of technology.
Insurance
DAC Beachcroft is recognised as a pre-eminent advisor to the insurance market, and we place a strong emphasis on the long-term relationships we build with you so that we can really add value to your business.
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Health and Social Care
DAC Beachcroft is regarded as market leaders in the provision of corporate, commercial and regulatory legal advice to healthcare providers.
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Real Estate
With 170 lawyers we are one of the largest Real Estate legal teams in the UK. Our extensive network gives us national, regional and local knowledge and access.
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Financial Services
We regularly advise product designers and manufacturers, trade bodies, and retailers, distributors and venture capitalists looking to invest in the financial services sector.
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Technology
As long-standing and trusted advisers in the technology sector, we deliver pragmatic and innovative solutions that empower you to make informed decisions about how best to maximise your success.
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Industry Specialisms
We combine our in-depth sector knowledge with astute commercial awareness and global reach.
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