Andrew Butel

Representative matters include: - Representing a global mining company in respect of internal and governmental investigations into alleged bribery and corruption conducted by the SFO, DoJ, SEC, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and the Australian Federal Police. - Acting for a global medical devices manufacturer in respect of an internal investigation into allegations of bribery, corruption and tax fraud relating to Turkey and India. - Conducting an investigation and advising a multinational company in respect of compliance with EU anti-dumping regulations and corresponding UK customs and tax legislation. - Acting for a global medical devices company in respect of internal investigations concerning sales practices and accounting matters involving the UK, US and multiple European and Middle Eastern jurisdictions. - Representing a manufacturing company in an internal investigation concerning certain product specification claims. Advising on potential criminal, civil and regulatory exposure in the UK and coordinating with local counsel in six other jurisdictions. - Acting for a FTSE 100 company in respect of multiple bribery and corruption investigations in Asia and Africa. - Defending an ultra-high net worth individual in respect of bribery and money laundering investigations conducted by the National Crime Agency together with Swiss and Nigerian authorities. - Representing a FTSE 100 company in respect of an investigation by the Financial Reporting Council that was ultimately discontinued.

Representative matters include: - Acting for a European bank in relation to an OFAC investigation concerning alleged Iran sanctions breaches. - Acting for a global textiles company in relation to allegations of bribery in Southeast Asia. - Acting for a major UK bank in relation to the SFO LIBOR investigation. - Acting for a manufacturer of healthcare equipment in relation to the alleged corrupt activity of distributors in multiple jurisdictions across Europe and Asia. - Acting for a multinational telecoms company in relation to an internal investigation arising from employee misconduct allegations. - Acting for a global energy company in relation to an internal investigation into alleged corruption in the Middle East and West Africa. - Advising a consortium of multinational oil and gas companies on the bribery and corruption risks related to a joint venture investment in a cross-border gas pipeline project.