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Serge is an associate in our London Corporate Crime and Investigations team.

Serge advises corporates and individuals on financial crime matters involving fraud, corruption, money laundering and sanctions. He has also worked on complex regulatory investigations involving financial institutions and a number of high-value commercial disputes.

Background

Serge studied Law at the University of Bristol graduating with First Class Honours. He is fluent in English and Russian and has a conversational level of Turkish.

Experience & expertise

Selected matters

  • a UK financial institution in respect of an FCA investigation regarding potential failings in relation to their anti-money laundering systems and controls
  • an ultra-high-net-worth individual in respect of a prosecution brought by HMRC for tax fraud
  • a multinational Italian transport vehicle manufacturer in the Competition Appeal Tribunal proceedings in respect of follow-on damages claims arising from the European Commission's settlement decision
  • an ultra-high-net-worth individual in respect of civil claims regarding the 2008 Formula One World Championship results
  • a consortium of multinational corporations in respect of a long-running project involving the survey of anti-corruption legislation in 125 jurisdictions, with the focus on local gifts and entertainment laws applicable to public officials