Experience

Stewarts

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Partner

  • Jun 2019 - Present

  I am a Partner at Stewarts. Prior to deploying my expertise in the field of international sanctions at Kleinwort Hambros, I worked for several years in the Financial Crime team at Eversheds Sutherland. I successfully advise on matters concerning domestic and global investigations by the FCA, SFO, HMRC, NCA, CPS and the DOJ in the USA. My expertise includes conducting internal investigations across a wide variety of sectors and advising and dealing with, corruption, bribery and money laundering risks and issues. I bring expertise in international sanctions at a level usually found only within financial institutions, advising individuals, banks and corporates regarding their obligations in doing business around the world where there may be a possible sanctions exposure. I am a certified sanctions and AML specialist, having undertaken the ACAMS Sanctions Specialist Course and then ICA Diploma in AML. Show less



SG Kleinwort Hambros

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Sanctions Officer

  • Apr 2017 - Jun 2019

  Sitting within the Financial Crime Team at Kleinwort Hambros and reporting directly to the Group Head of Financial Crime, as Senior Sanctions Officer, I am responsible for, among other aspects, providing guidance to management and staff of the bank to ensure compliance with global sanctions, monitoring the effectiveness of sanctions systems and controls and instigating remediation processes where appropriate and representing the bank on all sanctions-related matters in interactions with Société Générale, regulators and government agencies. I am also involved in all other aspects of financial crime within the bank, leveraging off my extensive experience as a private practice solicitor focusing on corporate crime. Show less



Eversheds Sutherland

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Associate

  • May 2014 - Apr 2017

  International Sanctions and EmbargoesDavid has developed an expertise in international sanctions, advising on the impact, both commercially and legally, in respect of sanctions imposed by the UN, the EU and the US, as well as jurisdiction-specific regimes. Examples matters include:Advising a German plane broker on the sale of civil aircraft to an Iranian airline.Advising an international clothing retailer on the opening of stores and an online shopping portal in Iran.Advising the Middle Eastern subsidiary of an internal bank on its obligations pursuant to the Israeli boycott, including the challenges of complying with the requirements of various jurisdictions.Financial CrimeDavid has a wealth of experience acting for clients concerned with their obligations and exposure in respect of ABC and AML. Examples matters include:R v X (2016) – Successfully representing an individual indicted by the Crown in respect of various tax evasion counts. Representing an employee of a bank investigated by the SFO in respect of allegations arising out of capital raisings.Representing the FD of a global supermarket chain in respect of his cooperation with the SFO.Acting for an assets support company in respect of an investigation by the Metropolitan Police pertaining to allegations of bribery.Representing an FX trader in respect of a DOJ investigation into allegations of market manipulation of EM currencies.Conducting an investigation for a global medical device manufacturer arising out of bribery concerns.Conducting two investigations for a global insurance broker in respect of allegations of anti-competitive behaviour and bribery.Conducting an AML audit for a high net worth estate agent.Undertaking an investigation for a global manufacturer of paints in respect of fraud and bribery.Conducting an investigation for an international investment bank pursuant to the mis-selling of IRHPs. Show less

• Associate

  • Apr 2011 - May 2014

  I advise on both transactional and contentious matters concerning:- The trading, transportation and financing of a wide range of hard and soft commodities.- Various matters arising out of general energy contracts.I have experience of arbitrations under the rules of international arbitral bodies including the ICC, the LCIA and UNCITRAL, as well as under the rules of commodity trade associations such as GAFTA and FOSFA. I have also advised on High Court proceedings and ad hoc mediations and have experience in general commercial litigation matters, with an emphasis on banking litigation and rent review arbitrations. Show less



Reed Smith LLP

• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate, Energy | Trade| Commodities

  • Feb 2007 - Feb 2011

  I advise on both transactional and contentious matters concerning: - The trading, transportation and financing of a wide range of hard and soft commodities. - Various matters arising out of general energy contracts. I have experience of arbitrations under the rules of international arbitral bodies including the ICC, the LCIA and UNCITRAL, as well as under the rules of commodity trade associations such as GAFTA and FOSFA. I have also advised on High Court proceedings and ad hoc mediations and have experience in general commercial litigation matters, with an emphasis on banking litigation and rent review arbitrations. I am an active member of the Reed Smith Diversity Committee. Show less



LexisNexis UK

• United Kingdom
• Legal Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Student Associate

  • Sep 2003 - Jun 2006