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

Fraud "Really good on complex financial services and fraud work" — Chambers 2024 Our lawyers are respected experts in the field of white collar crime and serious fraud. We act for companies and individuals caught up in investigations or prosecutions by the Serious Fraud Office, Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, Police, National Crime Agency, Crown Prosecution Service, FCA, Insolvency Services and BEIS. Some of our lawyers have worked for these organisations in the past so know the process from both perspectives. Some of our cases are cross-border involving overseas agencies particularly in Europe and the US. We also know and work closely with other law firms – for example when we are co-defending or are asked to act as an independent legal advisor for witnesses or employees of companies with separate company lawyers. Whether you are suspect, witness, victim, whistle-blower or company investigator, we can assist you with any stage of the criminal investigation and defence process from arrest, interviews to conducting internal investigations, self-reporting advice to the police, SFO or your regulators, through to a criminal trial. We advise in dawn raids where investigators attend at your home or business premises unannounced to seize property (typically business and financial records, computer, phone and other IT devices) and will often wish to interview you on the same day or soon after. We can represent you if you are arrested, interviewed under caution or compelled to attend for interview. We are adept and highly skilled in acting in and managing lengthy investigations and trials. We help navigate ancillary issues such as regulatory or employment problems for those facing criminal allegations. We form multi-disciplinary teams, bespoke for you, to respond to and improve the situation. We can also recommend and work closely with civil fraud lawyers and barristers to support you or your organisation that suspect fraud or financial crime committed by directors, employee or related professional advisors or third parties. Our Experience Advised company director subject to compulsory interview in relation to the SFO’s investigation into the business and accounting practice of AIM-listed company Quindell plc. Advised bank trader under SFO investigation including interview under caution for interfering with the Repo Rate to manipulate the Bank of England Special Liquidity (SLS) lending scheme to help banks following the financial crisis. Advised former UBS trader under SFO investigation and interview under caution for alleged LIBOR interest rate manipulation resulting in no further action. Represented a senior executive in a US based company in a complex tax and fraud investigation carried out by HMRC’s Fraud Investigation Service (Offshore Corporate & Wealthy) Team. No further action taken against client. Represented two individuals at trial in proceedings brought by the SFO, pertaining to fraud offences (acquitted) and two counts of attempting to pervert the course of justice. Funding We can discuss the funding options, the proposed scope of work and budget with you. Depending on the situation, you should check whether you have any legal expenses insurance (for example under professional indemnity, Directors’ & Officers’ or household insurance policies) or consider whether a third party, such as an employer, will contribute to your legal fees (eg under an indemnity). Contact Whether you are whistle-blower, suspect, witness, investigator or in-house lawyer, it’s important to get specialist advice as early as possible. Get in touch and find out how we can help you: Contact the team

General and Serious Crime We are a team of highly experienced criminal law specialists, advising and representing individuals and corporations throughout criminal investigations and prosecutions. We understand that the impact of a criminal allegation can be significant and overwhelming and can impact every part of your personal and professional life. When facing an allegation, it is essential to seek accurate, realistic advice at the earliest opportunity in order to have the greatest influence on the outcome of the investigation. We advise clients before, during and after police interview, and in those cases where charges are brought, throughout prosecution. Our approach from the outset is sensitive, strategic and tactically astute, with consideration to both the short and long-term impact of the case on all aspects of your life, career and reputation. When clients come to us pre-charge, we are often able to enter into communications with the police and/or Crown Prosecution service by way of Pre-Charge Engagement. This means we can make representations in favour of avoiding prosecution and expedite reaching the best possible outcome for you. We are experts in dealing with the police and Crown Prosecution Service and have experience of acting for clients facing a vast range of criminal offences. These include sexual offences, controlling and coercive behaviour, violence offences, public order offences, drugs offences, road traffic offences and health and safety offences. Whilst many of our cases are discontinued pre-charge, in the event of a prosecution we assemble a strong defence team to represent you at court. We work proactively and with steely determination, ensuring no stone is left unturned, to achieve the best possible outcome. Our clients are often professionals who face serious implications as a result of investigation. We are specialists at navigating regulatory investigations, regulatory disclosure obligations, internal investigations and DBS check implications alongside a criminal investigation. Where matters overlap with other areas of law – such as employment, immigration or family law – we work with lawyers who specialise in those areas to ensure that your advice is comprehensive and well thought-through. Our team works tirelessly and with the utmost discretion to provide you with clear, pragmatic advice, to limit the impact of investigation, and to provide the highest standard of client service. Funding We can discuss the funding options, the proposed scope of work and budget with you. Depending on the situation, you should check whether you have any legal expenses insurance (for example under professional indemnity, Directors’ & Officers’ or household insurance policies) or consider whether a third party, such as an employer, will contribute to your legal fees (eg under an indemnity). Contact It’s important to get specialist advice as early as possible. Get in touch and find out how we can help you: Contact the team

Regulatory & Business Crime Regulatory "The incredibly innovative team provides a bespoke client service" Legal 500 Financial Services 2025 We are approachable, smart and highly experienced regulatory law specialists working to protect your business, career and reputation. We care about our clients and the outcome. We steer you and your business through rules and regulations, governance, compliance, cultural expectations and the pace of regulatory change, to reduce the risk of investigation, prosecution or reputational damage. We advise professionals and businesses in their interactions with UK regulators with enforcement powers including accountancy and finance, legal and healthcare sectors. We are an experienced, versatile and cost-effective team who have worked in private practice, in-house for global financial institutions and with government authorities in the UK. If possible, we like to be brought in early when things may need improving, assisting with internal investigations, advising on regulatory notifications, systemic risks, remediation programmes and engaging in an effective dialogue with regulators, to avoid matters deteriorating. If the unexpected happens, and you or your business is facing investigation or enforcement action, we represent you from the first phone call through to a tribunal or Court hearing. We make complex legal concepts simple and give practical, common-sense advice whether we are dealing with compliance projects, regulatory investigations and enforcement, or remediation and customer contact exercises. Often keeping matters ‘under the radar’, we have been involved in many important financial crime and regulatory cases in the last decade. Every client and matter is different. We build the right team for you and provide bespoke advice tailored to what you require or are facing. Specialist areas Compliance Financial Services Regulatory Financial Services Investigations & Enforcement Professional Discipline Investigations Information Requests & Compelled Interviews Matters were handled by team members prior to joining Constantine Law. Business Crime We are tenacious, dedicated and highly regarded criminal law specialists working at the cutting edge of the investigations space. We have been involved at the sharp end of many significant financial crime and regulatory cases of the last decade. We have understanding and insight of how the police and prosecuting authorities such as the Serious Fraud Office, Financial Conduct Authority, HM Revenue & Customs, National Crime Agency (NCA) and the Competition & Markets Authority operate and what their current priorities are. We give practical and strategic advice to limit the impact if you, your business or your senior executives or employees are at risk of or involved in a criminal investigation or prosecution. Our aim is to keep your matter, particularly if it is high profile or at risk of being reputationally damaging, under the radar. You may be facing or be concerned about allegations such as fraud, false accounting, investment or benchmark fraud, bribery and corruption, insider dealing and market abuse, cartels and price-fixing, sanctions, money laundering, tax evasion or cheat, restraint and confiscation. Every client and case is different. We build the right team of lawyers and forensic investigators for you and provide bespoke advice tailored to the situation you are facing. Criminal investigations are worrying and time-consuming and, ultimately, a disruptive distraction to business and home life – however they resolve. Whether your case is big or small, we care about the outcome and we want the best possible experience for you. As well as acting for corporates, we often act for directors and senior executives who require separate 'independent legal advice' from their company. We have advised senior officials from Government, the police and public bodies. So, whether you are a suspect, witness, victim or whistle-blower, we can help you. We are tactically astute, dedicated to your case, and have steely determination. We will explain your legal obligations and identify any risks. We get to the point quickly and make complex issues simple, so as to manage the threat to your reputation and business. We are on your side and will advise you how to handle the entire process whilst providing pragmatic and realistic advice. Whilst many of our cases are discontinued, if an investigation ends up in a prosecution we will assemble a strong defence team to represent you and present your case in Court. We ‘look under every stone’ to ensure you are properly and thoroughly prepared to achieve the best possible outcome. We know and work closely with many other lawyers in the UK and co-counsel with overseas lawyers if there are cross-border investigations in other jurisdictions (in particular within Europe and the US). We also work closely with our regulatory and employment law colleagues – particularly when there are whistleblowing, internal investigation, disciplinary or resignation issues to advise on. If there is a public law issue to challenge, say by way of judicial review, we can represent you in those proceedings too. Specialist areas Bribery & Corruption Cartels & Illegal Price Fixing FCA Investigations, Insider Dealing & Market Abuse Fraud Money Laundering Corporate Crime Interviews Tax Investigations Funding We can discuss the funding options, the proposed scope of work and budget with you. Depending on the situation, you should check whether you have any legal expenses insurance (for example under professional indemnity, Directors’ & Officers’ or household insurance policies) or consider whether a third party, such as an employer, will contribute to your legal fees (eg under an indemnity). Contact It’s important to get specialist advice as early as possible. Get in touch with our crime and regulatory teams using the contact details below and find out how we can help you. Sarah Wallace +44 (0)7808 899 657 sarahwallace@constantinelaw.co.uk or Jemma Sherwood-Roberts +44 (0)7882 155 664 jemma.sherwood-roberts@constantinelaw.co.uk and find out how we can help you. Chambers 2026 'The firm provides exemplary client care and a willingness to go above and beyond for all clients.ery engaged, very committed to the cases, creative and tries to find the right solution for clients'

Business Crime Business Crime We are tenacious, dedicated and highly regarded criminal law specialists working at the cutting edge of the investigations space. We have been involved at the sharp end of many significant financial crime and regulatory cases of the last decade. We have understanding and insight of how the police and prosecuting authorities such as the Serious Fraud Office, Financial Conduct Authority, HM Revenue & Customs, National Crime Agency (NCA) and the Competition & Markets Authority operate and what their current priorities are. We give practical and strategic advice to limit the impact if you, your business or your senior executives or employees are at risk of or involved in a criminal investigation or prosecution. Our aim is to keep your matter, particularly if it is high profile or at risk of being reputationally damaging, under the radar. You may be facing or be concerned about allegations such as fraud, false accounting, investment or benchmark fraud, bribery and corruption, insider dealing and market abuse, cartels and price-fixing, sanctions, money laundering, tax evasion or cheat, restraint and confiscation. Every client and case is different. We build the right team of lawyers and forensic investigators for you and provide bespoke advice tailored to the situation you are facing. Criminal investigations are worrying and time-consuming and, ultimately, a disruptive distraction to business and home life – however they resolve. Whether your case is big or small, we care about the outcome and we want the best possible experience for you. As well as acting for corporates, we often act for directors and senior executives who require separate 'independent legal advice' from their company. We have advised senior officials from Government, the police and public bodies. So, whether you are a suspect, witness, victim or whistle-blower, we can help you. We are tactically astute, dedicated to your case, and have steely determination. We will explain your legal obligations and identify any risks. We get to the point quickly and make complex issues simple, so as to manage the threat to your reputation and business. We are on your side and will advise you how to handle the entire process whilst providing pragmatic and realistic advice. Whilst many of our cases are discontinued, if an investigation ends up in a prosecution we will assemble a strong defence team to represent you and present your case in Court. We ‘look under every stone’ to ensure you are properly and thoroughly prepared to achieve the best possible outcome. We know and work closely with many other lawyers in the UK and co-counsel with overseas lawyers if there are cross-border investigations in other jurisdictions (in particular within Europe and the US). We also work closely with our regulatory and employment law colleagues – particularly when there are whistleblowing, internal investigation, disciplinary or resignation issues to advise on. If there is a public law issue to challenge, say by way of judicial review, we can represent you in those proceedings too. Funding We can discuss the funding options, the proposed scope of work and budget with you. Depending on the situation, you should check whether you have any legal expenses insurance (for example under professional indemnity, Directors’ & Officers’ or household insurance policies) or consider whether a third party, such as an employer, will contribute to your legal fees (eg under an indemnity). Contact It's important to get specialist advice as early as possible. Get in touch with our crime and regulatory teams using the contact details below and find out how we can help you. Contact the team

Our Lawyers Clarity & Expertise Meet our team of highly experienced employment, business immigration and regulatory lawyers below Join us Managing Partner John Hayes +44 (0)7769 137176 john.hayes@constantinelaw.co.uk Partner Sarah Wallace +44 (0)7808 899 657 sarahwallace@constantinelaw.co.uk Partner Will Clayton +44 (0)7563 145 981 will.clayton@constantinelaw.co.uk Partner Alan Lewis +44 (0)7814 384 745 alan.lewis@constantinelaw.co.uk Partner Neil Johnston +44(0)7748 746 711 neil.johnston @constantinelaw.co.uk Partner Lucy Bloom +44 (0)7793 007 395 lucy.bloom@constantinelaw.co.uk Partner Suki Harrar +44 (0)7379 633 555 suki.harrar@constantinelaw.co.uk Partner Eliza Nash +44 (0)7932 701 259 eliza.nash@constantinelaw.co.uk Partner Catherine Wilson +44 (0)7850 054111 catherine.wilson@constantinelaw.co.uk Partner John Milner +44 (0)7514 010761 john.milner@constantinelaw.co.uk Partner Jemma Sherwood-Roberts +44 (0)7882 155 664 jemma.sherwood-roberts@constantinelaw.co.uk Partner Sarah Evans +44 (0)7877 253 927 sarah.evans@constantinelaw.co.uk Partner Fiona Hewitt +44 (0)7838 371589 fiona.hewitt@constantinelaw.co.uk Partner Alex Finch +44 (0)7887 289467 alex.finch@constantinelaw.co.uk Partner Rebecca Tester +44 (0)7939 495475 rebecca.tester@constantinelaw.co.uk Partner Emmeline Coerkamp +44 (0)7500 935 206 emmeline.coerkamp@constantinelaw.co.uk Partner Tina Lakhani +44 (0)7890 554136 tina.lakhani@constantinelaw.co.uk Partner Vivien Cochrane +44 (0)7354 357134 vivien.cochrane@constantinelaw.co.uk Senior Consultant Rachel Quickenden +44 (0)7711 078507 rachel.quickenden@constantinelaw.co.uk Senior Consultant Caroline Glacken +44 (0)7468 566 349 caroline.glacken@constantinelaw.co.uk Senior Associate Ben Payne +44 (0)7715 654 221 ben.payne@constantinelaw.co.uk Senior Associate Eleanor Rogers +44 (0) 7920 268165 ellie.rogers@constantinelaw.co.uk Associate Zahra Mahmood +44 (0)7711 485 173 zahra.mahmood@constantinelaw.co.uk Solicitor Alex Harvey +44 (0)7501 456 059 alex.harvey@constantinelaw.co.uk Solicitor Shauna Clarke +44 (0)7442 331061 shauna.clarke@constantinelaw.co.uk Partner Nick Hine +44 (0)7931 360 372 nick.hine@constantinelaw.co.uk Practice Management team Carol Antoinette, Sue Clayton, Karen Roberts, Georgina Hackett, Amy Howard and Alison Thomas are the firm’s Practice Managers and between them have many years experience having worked for solicitors’ firms both in London and regionally in a diverse range of legal fields. For a number of years they have worked solely within the employment law field supporting lawyers acting for both individuals and companies in contentious and non-contentious work. They are also responsible for all accounting and invoicing within the office, and deal with all financial queries. Collectively from behind the scenes they ensure the smooth running of Constantine Law. If you have any queries then please email PM@constantinelaw.co.uk Interested in joining the team? We are always keen to connect with talented employment, business immigration and regulatory lawyers who share our values and want to be part of a modern, agile law firm. Please get in touch to learn more about how we work or download our prospectus below. Recruitment Prospectus

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Financial Services Investigations & Enforcement "Shrewd and tenacious team head Sarah Wallace has deep knowledge of FCA regulations and is recognised as a tough and respected opponent, including in cases relating to insider dealing allegations." — Legal 500 2025 Our lawyers have real expertise at the sharp end of financial services investigations and we have had many successful outcomes for our clients. Our experience is very wide ranging from authorisation and approval difficulties, variation of permissions, fit and proper issues, misconduct and conduct rule breaches, mis-selling and customers complaints, CASS breaches, SYSC failings, perimeter and financial promotion advice, insider dealing, market abuse and other criminal investigations. Our experience covers the FCA’s civil, criminal and regulatory powers, including representation before the Regulatory Decisions Committee, Upper Tribunal and High Court. Being at risk or under FCA or PRA investigation is daunting and stressful for senior management and staff ‘in the know’. It’s an unsettling event for firms and individuals and costly in terms of management time, defence costs and potential fines.Investigations can be career limiting or career ending. If possible, we like to be brought in early when there is a suggestion that things may need improving, assisting with internal investigations, advising on regulatory notifications, systemic risks, remediation programmes and engaging in an effective dialogue with regulators, to reduce the risk of investigation and matters deteriorating. We provide pragmatic but strategic advice that leads to successful outcomes for our clients, including the diverting or discontinuance of investigations, private warnings and negotiated settlements. We have a measured approach and want to avoid, if we can, protracted legal or regulatory proceedings. Our team has advised a broad range of corporate clients, including banks, hedge funds, private equity, peer-to-peer lenders and wealth managers. We represent directors, compliance officers, general counsel, NEDs and other senior managers. We build multi-disciplinary defence teams of ex-regulators, compliance consultants, forensic investigators and Counsel to work with us. Historically FCA investigations were often for criminal allegations or financial misconduct. Increasingly internal and regulatory investigations are arising through whistle-blowing allegations of bullying, gaslighting, harassment, discrimination and #metoo. We draw on our insight and experience of these issues in the employment law setting to inform our strategy and advice in internal and regulatory investigations. We are experienced in judicial review proceedings against the FCA, and have represented clients facing winding up and injunction proceedings in the High Court. We discuss the funding options, the proposed scope of work and budget with you. Depending on the situation, you should check whether you have any legal expenses insurance (for example under professional indemnity, Directors’ & Officers’ or household insurance policies) or consider whether a third party, such as an employer, will contribute to your legal fees (eg under an indemnity). Early advice from our expert team can help you to avoid large fines, disruption to your business and personal life. If you receive a visit, letter or call from the FCA – whether from FCA Supervision or Enforcement – contact us as soon as possible. Our Experience Advised FCA authorised firm how to respond to whistle-blowing report of corruption within a finance team, scoping the structure and plan for an internal investigation. Represented large IFA firm and Head of Compliance in Enforcement investigation regarding failure to manage conflicts of interest, and provision of unsuitable pension transfer advice leading to firm fine and public censure outcome. Represented IFA and mortgage broker under Enforcement investigation for lack of integrity and dishonesty allegations involving firm variation of permissions. Advised fund manager interviewed as part of a FCA investigation into asset management firms for anti-competitive behaviour during IPOs. Advised in-house legal team in global institution on internal investigations relating to IT and operational resilience, non-financial misconduct allegations and gift and hospitality policy breaches that were notified to financial regulators. Acted for senior official of pharmaceutical company under insider dealing investigation and securing no further action outcome. Represented City stockbroker under FCA investigation for market abuse and personal account dealing breaches. Case discontinued. Acted for CEO of AIM listed technology company in internal investigation for misleading statements to market in terms of financial information in annual accounts. Acted for bank executive in internal investigation and FCA investigation into Bank of England Special Liquidity Scheme through alleged manipulation of Repo Rate. Secured a private warning for the client, avoiding formal disciplinary action. Acted for several traders from different banks in relation to allegations of LIBOR manipulation under investigation by the FCA, SFO and DOJ. Acted for a Compliance Director of a major IFA network in respect of an FCA Enforcement investigation into systems and controls and training failings. Acted for Compliance Officer and MLRO (SMF 16 & 17) in relation to allegations of SMCR prescribed responsibility breaches. Funding We can discuss the funding options, the proposed scope of work and budget with you. Depending on the situation, you should check whether you have any legal expenses insurance (for example under professional indemnity, Directors' & Officers' or household insurance policies) or consider whether a third party, such as an employer, will contribute to your legal fees (eg under an indemnity). Contact It’s important to get specialist advice as early as possible. Get in touch with: Sarah Wallace +44 (0)7808 899 657 sarahwallace@constantinelaw.co.uk or Jemma Sherwood-Roberts +44 (0)7882 155 664 jemma.sherwood-roberts@constantinelaw.co.uk or Emmeline Coerkamp + 44 (0)7500 935206 emmeline.coerkamp@constantinelaw.co.uk and find out how we can help you.

Cartels & Illegal Price Fixing The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigates suspected cartels which are a particularly damaging form of anti-competitive activity. A cartel is an agreement between competitors to fix prices, share markets, rig bids or limit output at the expense of the interests of customers. Prosecutions may only be brought by the CMA or the Serious Fraud Office against individuals. Individuals found guilty of an offence can face imprisonment, unlimited financial penalties and disqualification as director. Companies are only subject to the civil enforcement regime. The CMA and SFO are seeking cartel convictions. If a business finds out that staff have been involved in cartel conduct that can be devastating news. Corporates and individuals alike need to have a strategy and good advice to deal with these issues to avoid lengthy investigations which can cause huge financial, personal and reputational consequences. It is possible for companies and individuals to approach the CMA for ‘immunity’ or ‘leniency’ – which if granted depends on a number of factors. However, if you are thinking of co-operating with the CMA and engage in the leniency program it is essential to obtain specialist criminal law advice in the first instance. Companies should anticipate how they would respond an investigation where individuals are also prosecuted and review their policies and training programmes to mitigate the risk of anti- competitive behaviour. Individuals should be aware that criminal investigations and prosecutions can take years and can have a detrimental effect if accused. Our Experience Advised fund manager interviewed as part of a FCA investigation into asset management firms for anti-competitive behaviour during IPOs. Advised senior manager in electrical sector relation to price fixing offence, internal investigation and ‘leniency’ procedure with the CMA. Advised retailer in musical instrument sector on CMA investigation relating to suspected anti- competitive online pricing arrangements. Defended director of pharmaceutical company prosecuted by SFO for an alleged conspiracy to defraud the NHS by conspiring to fix the price and supply of generic drugs. Funding We can discuss the funding options, the proposed scope of work and budget with you. Depending on the situation, you should check whether you have any legal expenses insurance (for example under professional indemnity, Directors’ & Officers’ or household insurance policies) or consider whether a third party, such as an employer, will contribute to your legal fees (eg under an indemnity). Contact Whether you are whistle-blower, suspect, witness, investigator or in-house lawyer, it’s important to get specialist advice as early as possible. Get in touch with and find out how we can help you: Contact the team

Bribery & Corruption "She's formidable. If I was in trouble I would want her in my corner; she really goes to town for her clients." — Chambers 2024 Our team advises individuals and companies in relation to allegations of bribery, compliance and internal investigations. Bribery legislation has a wide scope. Individuals and companies can be investigated or prosecuted for misconduct occurring in the UK and overseas, relating to corrupt practices, facilitation payments, improper gift and hospitality expenses as well as failure to prevent. Multinationals, household names and firms in the regulated sector are under greater scrutiny and are likely to be obligated to investigate or report allegations or suspicion of bribery. This means boards and their senior executives have to be seen to respond appropriately or may be subject to allegations of wrongdoing themselves. We help whether you are a suspect, witness, whistle-blower or investigator and typically advise how to deal with internal investigations, managing the relationship with law enforcement agencies as well as acting in relation to investigations brought by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), National Crime Agency (NCA) or police. We advise on internal investigations, self-reporting and seeking immunity, defending prosecutions, corporate due diligence on M&A transactions, internal compliance, adequate procedures, policies and training. We are very experienced and knowledgeable in advising on and representing clients at internal, compulsory or ‘under caution’ interviews. We know and work closely with other UK law firms and assist and support clients with the corporate due diligence required on M&A transactional work. We also co-counsel with overseas lawyers where there is exposure or risk in other jurisdictions. Our Experience Acted for senior executives subject to compulsory information requests, interview under compulsion or interview under caution in the SFO investigations of British American Tobacco, GlaxoSmithKline, Rolls Royce and Unaoil. Advised airline conducting M&A corporate due diligence on acquisition company where disclosure was made of overseas bribery risks leading to further investigation. Advised financial institution in relation to aviation company self-reporting alleged bribery offences to the SFO (which ultimately culminated in a Deferred Prosecution Agreement). Advised FCA authorised firm how to respond to whistle-blowing report of corruption within a finance team, scoped the structure and plan for an internal investigation. Acted for UAE based international distributor subject to internal investigation and compliance review relating to facilitation payments and bribes in CIS region by US listed security equipment manufacturer. Acted for businessman supplying goods to IKEA prosecuted by the SFO for paying bribes to two of IKEA’s executives. Acted for News International journalist under investigation in ‘Operation Elveden’, the police investigation into allegations of inappropriate payments to police and public officials. Client was cleared. Advised a former General Counsel of a major multinational company in major SFO overseas corruption investigation. Successfully defended an individual at trial prosecuted by the SFO, who was unanimously acquitted of three counts of corruptly agreeing to make payments. Advised the CEO of a Greek shipping company (with UK subsidiaries) as to potential criminal offences committed under the Bribery Act 2010. Funding We discuss the funding options, the proposed scope of work and budget with you. Depending on the situation, you should check whether you have any legal expenses insurance (for example under professional indemnity, Directors’ & Officers’ or household insurance policies) or consider whether a third party, such as an employer, will contribute to your legal fees (eg under an indemnity). Contact Whether you are whistle-blower, suspect, witness, investigator or in-house lawyer, it’s important to get specialist advice as early as possible. Get in touch and find out how we can help you: Contact the team

John Hayes Constantine Law was founded by John Hayes, one of the UK’s leading employment lawyers, recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers . He is busy scaling the UK’s leading employment law boutique. John completed six High Court injunctions during 2025 and is currently acting in London’s biggest whistleblowing case. He advises businesses, law firms, senior executives and lawyers on complex restrictive covenant, strategic advisory, discrimination and team move cases. 'John Hayes is very commercial, handles clients very well and gives them confidence. He always goes out to bat for the client and is very good with them' Chambers 2026 Position Managing Partner Contact + 44 (0)7769 137 176 john.hayes@constantinelaw.co.uk Tenacious and direct, John is also one of London's leading solicitors in restrictive covenant disputes and an experienced High Court practitioner. He has obtained numerous injunctions for a range of corporate clients, in the High Court, in recent years, including in employment agency, wealth management and retail sectors. During 2025 he represented a national employment agency business in the Court of Appeal on an employment status case. During the past year he has represented and won in the High Court for three high profile senior executives including in the Tom James -vs- Max Potter case, which was widely reported in the national and legal press. John and Constantine Law are active members of the Employment Lawyers Association and John is a mentor to younger lawyers through ELA. He has also appeared on various ELA working parties, including the current Government consultation on restrictive covenants. John qualified as a solicitor in 2001 and as a barrister in 1993. John counts as his client base some of London’s best established and owner-managed recruitment, construction, legal, wealth management and public affairs businesses. He is an entrepreneur and he networks with and supports the work of our entrepreneurial community. Constantine law is an integral part of that community. He has great experience in the arena of employment status, including consultancy agreements, IR35, CIS and the tax implications of each. He works closely with leading accountants to provide joined-up solutions for his clients. John writes regularly in the national and trade press on employment law subjects and you can access some of these articles here. He contributes regularly on the TV and radio. John is married and lives in Hampstead, London. He is a member of the Hampstead Triathlon Club and raises money through Olympic distance triathlons. His other main passions are public affairs, his local (north London) football team and London's cultural scene. OWNER MANAGER OF ONE OF THE UK'S LARGEST PRIVATELY OWNED RECRUITMENT AND EMPLOYMENT AGENCY BUSINESSES He is a wonderful person to have in your corner and I think genuinely cares about securing outcomes for his clients. John handles all of our restrictive covenant cases and has obtained a number of injunctions for us in the High Court to enforce restrictive covenants. Next

FCA Investigations, Insider Dealing & Market Abuse "Sarah Wallace has deep knowledge of FCA regulations and is recognised as a tough and respected opponent" — Chambers 2025 The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) can bring criminal prosecutions to tackle financial crime, such as insider dealing, unauthorised business, misleading statements and false claims to be FCA authorised. Our team of expert solicitors are well known and highly regarded for defending FCA criminal investigations having developed this true specialism within the financial services space. Our team members have the expertise of advising in-house at global financial institutions, the Financial Conduct Authority and holding a Chief Risk Officer position. Our clients are senior executives, employees and firms. We have advised senior officials from Government, the police and public bodies. We have advised in numerous criminal FCA investigations and extricated traders and City professionals from tricky investigations. We understand the FCA’s agenda and priorities and have unique insights. We provide cost effective, tactical and realistic advice to anyone currently under prosecution, being investigated, or worried about an investigation. We acted in one of the first FCA criminal cases which resulted in the first acquittal for insider dealing and have acted in many others resulting in discontinuance. Our expert team of solicitors advise on how to avoid the risk of a criminal or regulatory sanction. At the outset it is not always clear what direction a FCA investigation will take – whether regulatory, civil or criminal – but we advise on all types of investigation and enforcement action. Our case outcomes include no further action, the FCA pursuing regulatory rather than criminal proceedings and mitigation of penalties such as private warnings, fines, censure and prohibition. We understand that your reputation and business may be impacted, as well as having to deal with the stress of being under investigation. Our team also has access to expert forensic accountants, as well as forensic investigators and technology experts to support you in a criminal investigation. If your case goes to tribunal or Court, we will also instruct expert barristers to assist you with the preparation and defence of the case. Early advice from our expert team can help you to avoid large fines, disruption to your business and personal life or at worst criminal prosecution. If you receive a visit, letter or call from the FCA – whether from FCA Supervision or Enforcement – contact us as soon as possible. Our Experience Acted for C-suite official of pharmaceutical company under insider dealing investigation and securing no further action outcome. Acted for CEO of AIM listed technology company in internal investigation for misleading statements to market in terms of financial information in annual accounts. Acted for non-executive director of FTSE digital technology company under investigation for insider dealing – selling shares shortly before announcement. Securing case discontinuance for client. Acted for partner of investment banker both under FCA investigation for insider dealing in relation to personal share portfolio. Case discontinued for client. Acted for bank trader in internal investigation and FCA investigation into Bank of England Special Liquidity Scheme through alleged manipulation of Repo Rate. Avoided formal disciplinary action. Acted for several traders from different banks in relation to investigations into allegations of LIBOR fixing conducted by the FCA, SFO and DOJ. Acted for two individuals in the insider dealing case involving the £1.6bn takeover of Logica by CGI. Successfully mitigated for a suspended sentence of imprisonment following guilty plea. Acted for former futures trader prosecuted for insider dealing provided with confidential and price-sensitive information from two investment banks concerning proposed or forthcoming takeover bids. Acted for former Mizuho investment banker prosecuted for insider dealing and money laundering relating to trading in Canon-owned Dutch printer maker Oce BV. Acted for finance director in NeuTec Pharma insider dealing prosecution against him and two solicitors – securing acquittal. Acted for stockbroker under FSA investigation for paying alleged kickbacks after agreeing to receive inflated commission from hedge fund trader. Funding We can discuss the funding options, the proposed scope of work and budget with you. 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