Rachel Quickenden Rachel is an experienced lawyer, specialising in complex white collar crime, general crime and regulatory matters. She advises and defends individuals and corporations who are subject to investigation or prosecution and has extensive experience of dealing with the police, Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), Serious Fraud Office (SFO), US Department of Justice (DOJ) and a variety of regulators. Position Senior Consultant Contact rachel.quickenden@constantinelaw.co.uk +44 (0) 7711 078507 Rachel is praised for her calm, personable manner and for providing exceptional client care. Rachel has acted in a number of high-profile cases, and her recent cases include: Defending in the prosecution of Barclays Bank and a number of its executives. The case against her client was dismissed. Acting for an individual who was prosecuted as part of Operation Amazon, a case brought by HMRC (then the CPS) in relation to a carbon credit scheme with alleged intended losses of around £110m. Defending an individual prosecuted as part of a conspiracy in a carbon credit MTIC fraud, to the value of £39m. Advising a number of traders throughout investigations by banking institutions and authorities, as part of the foreign exchange and EURIBOR investigations Advising an individual in relation to the recent inquiry into the 1989 Hillsborough disaster. Advising in relation to the investigation into the Shoreham Air Crash. Acting for a number of Pakistani politicians in an investigation into alleged money laundering. Before joining Constantine, Rachel previously worked in a top-tier, boutique London firm, specialising in business crime, general crime and regulatory matters. Rachel qualified as a chartered legal executive in 2011 and cross-qualified as a solicitor in 2017. Rachel is adept in advising clients accused of conspiracy to defraud, conspiracy to cheat the Revenue, theft and money laundering, and many of her cases have an international element. She has years of experience acting for clients who are the subject of restraint orders and confiscation orders to the value of tens of millions. Rachel has extensive experience acting for clients at interview stage, including interviews with the police, SFO, DOJ, regulators and employers as part of internal investigations. She is strategic from the outset, having regard to both the short-term and long-term implications of investigation, and strives to obtain the best possible result for her clients as early as possible. Rachel is also experienced in advising witnesses who are the subject of section 2 interviews and compulsorily required to attend for interview. Rachel has worked on regulatory matters involving the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Air Accidents Investigation Bureau (AAIB). Many of her clients have faced multi-faceted investigations, sometimes spanning internal employment matters, regulatory and criminal investigations. Where appropriate, she works collaboratively alongside other lawyers and experts to ensure that her clients receive the best advice, from every perspective. Having qualified as a police station representative early on in her career, Rachel has acted for clients facing a vast range of allegations; from assault to theft, drugs offences to sexual offences. She understands both the emotional impact and the potential for collateral damage as a result of such an allegation, and thus gives consideration to wider implications facing such individuals and/or corporations. Previous Next

Vivien Cochrane Vivien is an experienced criminal lawyer whose practice is split between fraud/financial crime and general crime. Vivien has experience of dealing with large-scale criminal investigations and prosecutions including those conducted by the CPS, NCA, SFO, FCA and HMRC. "Vivien is a brilliant lawyer, destined for great things." - Chambers 2026 Position Partner Contact +44 (0) 7354 357134 vivien.cochrane@constantinelaw.co.uk Vivien has been involved in complex multi-handed fraud and bribery prosecutions including: Advising an individual charged with bribery involving various London nightclub owners alleged to have offered bribes to a serving police officer Advising a company director charged with fraud, money laundering and false accounting following an investigation into a large-scale fraud in which London Underground was the alleged victim Her fraud and financial crime practice also encompasses advising individuals and corporates in respect of various aspects of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA). She has experience of advising in respect of confiscation proceedings, account and asset freezing orders and forfeiture proceedings. Vivien has particular expertise in advising third-parties who wish to intervene in confiscation proceedings under section 10A of POCA. Vivien’s general crime practice has spanned the full range of offences but in recent years her focus has been on relationship-based offences including allegations of rape and sexual offences, coercive and controlling behaviour, intimate partner violence and harassment. Vivien is also the co-author of the highly regarded practitioner text Legal Professional Privilege in Criminal Investigations and Proceedings which was published in 2024. Vivien was admitted as a solicitor in 2011. "I was facing serious Proceeds of Crime Act proceedings that could have had a devastating impact on my future. Vivien approached my case with absolute clarity, professionalism, and a non-judgemental attitude that instantly put me at ease.” Former client, ex-professional footballer Previous Next

Eliza Nash Eliza is an experienced and high performing employment lawyer, recognised in Legal 500, and with expertise across a broad range of employment issues, advising both employer clients and senior executives. "If you have her on your side, you will know you are in safe hands." - Senior Executive in Financial Services Position Partner Contact eliza.nash@constantinelaw.co.uk +44 (0) 7932 701 259 Eliza works regularly with HR directors and GCs across a variety of market sectors, including financial services, hospitality, recruitment and the media. She is adept at unpicking and simplifying thorny workplace issues, guiding clients towards the optimal commercial solution. Eliza also has an extremely strong track record in advising senior executives and Board directors on their departures and is a skilled negotiator, achieving highly favourable settlements for her clients. She also has a wealth of experience advising lawyers leaving their firms. Eliza has substantial experience in resolving high value disputes, both before and after litigation, including sensitive discrimination cases and whistleblowing claims. Eliza recently successfully defended a widely publicised 15 day race/sex discrimination claim, which was subsequently cited in Practical Law Company. Eliza delivers bespoke training to senior and line management teams, tailored to suit the needs of the business. Eliza is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association (ELA) Management Committee and Chair of the ELA Pro Bono Committee. Eliza writes regularly in the national and trade press on employment law subjects. You can access some of these articles here and on our media pages here. Eliza qualified as a solicitor in 2000. "Key port of call for lawyers leaving law firms’ Legal 500 2026 MANAGING DIRECTOR OF UK SUBSIDIARY OF LARGE MULTINATIONAL "Eliza Nash could not have been more helpful and supportive to our business. Eliza was dedicated to achieving our goals as a business while providing sage advice with a personal touch to the individuals involved. I would have zero hesitation in recommending Eliza to any business’ Previous Next

Case Studies Establishing a UK presence and relocation to the UK Client: Management consultancy business and overseas nationals Rebecca acted for both the overseas national looking to relocate to the UK with their spouse, and the overseas management consultancy business in establishing a UK entity in London. This involved obtaining a Skilled Worker sponsor licence for the company. Advising on both the application process and the associated compliance advice and support. Once the sponsor licence had been secured, assisted with the Skilled Worker application for overseas national and spouse. This case was led by Rebecca Tester For immigration law advice and assistance contact our team for more info.

Case Studies Advising private equity group on purchase of care home division Client: Advising private equity group on purchase of care home division Alex Finch acted for a private equity group in their acquisition of a care home division, advising on immigration aspects. This involved ensuring that the acquired division was compliant with right to work checks and with their sponsor licence reporting obligations as a condition of sale. Also dealing with associated notifications to the Home Office as a result of the acquisition. For immigration law advice and assistance contact our team for more info.

Case Studies UK immigration programme management Client: SME client – software company Rebecca Tester managed the immigration programme for a well-known software company, facilitating several Skilled Worker applications for a number of key hires to the UK business. Providing advice and support on all aspects of the application process, including eligibility assessments, drafting certificate of sponsorship and application forms, submission of applications and post-visa compliance advice and support. This case was led by Rebecca Tester. For immigration law advice and assistance contact our team for more info.

Case Studies Relocation to the UK of HNWI establishing UK presence Client: CEO of social media company moving to the UK Alex Finch acted for the CEO of a well-known US-based online brand moving to the UK and establishing a presence in London. This involved obtaining a UK Expansion Worker licence to allow relocation of the principal and their family. Also advising on all aspects of sponsor licence compliance in order to successfully convert to a Skilled Worker licence within 12 months and put the client on a pathway to settlement. This case was led by Alex Finch. For immigration law advice and assistance contact our team for more info.

Sponsor licence services We support businesses looking to hire international talent through sponsorship. Whether you are new to the process or expanding your existing workforce, we offer practical, end to end guidance to help you get started. Our services include: Eligibility assessment – we review your business setup and advise on the most suitable sponsor licence type for your needs. Assessing eligibility for a sponsor licence and advising on the appropriate licence type based on your business needs. Application support – we prepare and review your documentation, manage the application process and liaise with the Home Office where required. Compliance advice – we help you understand your duties as a sponsor, including the HR systems and processes you need in place. Ongoing support – from navigating the Sponsor Management System (SMS) to meeting your reporting obligations, we’re here to ensure long-term compliance. Case studies See examples of successful case studies here. Get in touch Email us at: immigration@constantinelaw.co.uk