Ben is a Supervising Associate in our Band 1 Criminal Law team, specialising in complex criminal, regulatory and internal investigations. He regularly advises on issues involving bribery, fraud, money laundering and financial crime compliance.
Ben has experience advising in connection with investigations and monitorships conducted by the Serious Fraud Office, the Financial Conduct Authority, HMRC and the US Department of Justice. He has played a key role in some of the most high-profile enforcement matters in recent years, including the SFO’s investigation into Petrofac Limited and litigation arising from the SFO’s investigation into Barclays.
Ben has also spent time working at a major multinational natural resources company, where he supported global legal, compliance and governance functions in connection with two ongoing DOJ monitorships related to bribery, corruption and market conduct compliance. This in-house experience provides him with valuable insight into the practical and strategic considerations corporates face when engaging with regulators and enforcement authorities.
Recognised for his calm and strategic approach, Ben regularly advises both corporates and senior executives on managing complex cross-border investigations and enforcement actions, particularly in the Telecoms, Media and Technology sectors. He also has significant experience advising on contentious data and information governance matters, including data incidents, regulatory engagement and the management of data-related risks arising in the context of investigations and litigation.
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