Clara specialises in financial crime and related regulatory matters.
Clara advises clients on complex financial crime investigations, disputes and compliance matters, specifically relating to fraud, bribery, corruption and money laundering. She is part of our top-ranked and award-winning global corporate crime and investigations team.
Clara acts for a range of clients, with particular experience advising on criminal and regulatory matters involving the Serious Fraud Office and Financial Conduct Authority.
Clara also gained valuable in-house experience while on secondment to the litigation team of Urenco Group.
Background
Clara studied law at the University of Cambridge, followed by a Master's at the LSE. She is admitted as a Solicitor in England & Wales, with Higher Rights of Audience.
Clara was included on the inaugural Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales in 2024 for her pro bono legal assistance. She is a member of the firm's Gender Equity Working Group.
Experience & expertise
Selected matters
- a financial institution in respect of an FCA skilled person's review of anti-money laundering systems and controls
- a financial institution in respect of an FCA investigation into potential anti-money laundering systems and controls failings
- a mining company in relation to an independent investigation regarding allegations of bribery and corruption by local authorities
- a publicly-listed company in relation to financial crime due diligence on the purchase of an asset
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