Nick Benwell Email & Phone Number

Nick is a partner in Simmons & Simmons' Crime group. He advises on a wide range of corporate crime, corruption and fraud-related matters. He is experienced at dealing with large scale and sensitive investigations involving the handling of issues in multiple jurisdictions, and regularly advises on reporting to and communications with enforcement authorities including the Serious Fraud Office and National Crime Agency. Nick also has over 25 years' experience of a wide range of complex, high value commercial and corporate investigations and disputes.He is described in Chambers and Legal 500 as "excellent at identifying problems, then using his outstanding judgment to find appropriate solutions", "sharp as a razor and a savvy tactician" and "absolutely first class". Chambers 2024, Band 1, Financial Crime, CorporatesLegal 500 2024, Hall of Fame, Fraud: White Collar Crime: IndividualsLegal 500 2024, Hall of Fame, Regulatory Investigations and Corporate CrimeWho's Who Legal, Thought Leader, Business Crime DefenceWho's Who Legal, Thought Leader, InvestigationsRecent experience:• advising a multi-national organisation on a large scale corruption investigation involving the SFO, FCA, US Department of Justice and SEC• advising on a high profile corruption investigation in the UK and overseas involving the Serious Fraud Office, US Department of Justice and other international enforcement authorities• acting for several FTSE companies leading investigations into suspected corrupt activity; advising on related money laundering issues; coordinating self reporting to and settlements with the SFO• acting for individual executives under investigation by the SFO

Listed skills include Uk Bribery Act, Anti Money Laundering, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, and 6 others.