Expert guidance which minimises reputational and legal risks

As regulatory scrutiny intensifies, businesses face growing exposure to legal and regulatory risks including fraud, bribery, money laundering, and other serious misconduct. Shoosmiths’ investigations team helps clients respond decisively — whether conducting internal reviews, responding to enforcement action, or mitigating identified risks.

We advise on issues relating to bribery, money laundering, insider trading, market abuse, financial and tax fraud, non-financial misconduct, ESG, health and safety, environmental, and product safety breaches.

Our lawyers combine civil, regulatory and criminal expertise to guide clients through overlapping legal risks with precision and care.

We also support proactive risk management — helping clients, for example, to develop counter-fraud policies, whistleblowing procedures, and evidence recovery plans.

Whether you're responding to a dawn raid, investigating internal misconduct, or recovering the proceeds of fraud, we provide clear, strategic advice that protects your business and reputation.