With individuals – rather than companies – held criminally responsible for alleged cartel behaviour, and a possible sentence of five years in prison, it’s critical for defendants to seek specialist advice quickly. We have acted in many investigations and prosecutions, working swiftly and in collaboration with our wider criminal practice. We appreciate that the Competition and Markets Authority will often pursue parallel civil investigations into the concerned companies and we are well placed to coordinate with those companies where appropriate.

As many investigations are pursued across multiple jurisdictions, particularly in Europe and the US, we leverage our expertise in global criminal investigations – alongside our wide overseas network – to respond robustly, even in the most complex cases.