Investigations

 

Specialist investigations lawyers

Regulatory scrutiny rarely arrives without warning. The challenge is recognising and managing any risks before adverse consequences materialise, trigger enforcement action or cause reputational damage.

Foot Anstey helps organisations identify, assess and mitigate legal, compliance and governance risks at an early stage. Drawing on extensive experience leading complex cross border investigations involving financial regulators, criminal prosecutors and enforcement agencies, our team provides practical insight into areas of potential concern and clear recommendations to support decision-making.

With more than a decade of experience advising FTSE 100 companies and major global organisations, our team delivers commercially focused support that protects businesses, their people and their reputation. Whether you’re responding to a specific issue, reviewing an area of risk or seeking assurance that existing controls remain effective, we help you understand your exposure and take action where needed.

Our services

At Foot Anstey, we provide specialist advice in the following areas:

Allegations of corporate crime can expose organisations and individuals to significant legal, regulatory and reputational risk. We advise on issues including fraud, bribery and corruption, money laundering and financial misconduct, helping clients investigate concerns, respond effectively and manage engagement with regulators and enforcement agencies.

Organisations operating across the energy and infrastructure sectors face increasing regulatory oversight and stakeholder scrutiny. We support clients with investigations relating to governance, regulatory compliance, financial crime, procurement and operational issues, helping them manage risk while maintaining resilience and stakeholder confidence.

Environmental, social and governance issues are attracting growing attention from regulators, investors and the wider public. We help organisations investigate concerns relating to sustainability, governance, supply chains, workplace culture and reporting obligations, providing practical advice that supports informed decision-making and long-term business objectives.

Financial services firms operate in a complex regulatory environment. We advise banks, insurers, investment firms and other regulated businesses on internal investigations, financial crime, sanctions, conduct issues and regulatory enquiries, helping them navigate scrutiny from regulators while protecting their reputation and commercial objectives.

Professional services firms face unique regulatory, governance and reputational risks. We support firms and senior individuals with investigations into allegations of misconduct, compliance failures and other sensitive issues, delivering clear advice that helps organisations respond confidently and minimise disruption.

Whistleblower reports can raise complex legal, regulatory and employment considerations. We conduct independent investigations into concerns raised by employees and other stakeholders, establishing the facts, advising on next steps and helping organisations demonstrate a fair, robust and defensible response.

Why choose Foot Anstey?

What sets Foot Anstey apart is our ability to combine deep investigations expertise with a proactive, commercially focused approach. Having advised companies through complex regulatory investigations and corporate crime matters, we understand how regulators assess risk, where issues typically emerge and the practical steps organisations can take to address concerns before they escalate.

Our model is deliberately flexible. Clients benefit from senior-led support from the outset, with the flexibility to build the right team around each matter, drawing on specialist expertise across jurisdictions and disciplines where needed. This allows us to provide tailored, cost-effective advice while retaining the capability to manage complex, multi-jurisdictional issues seamlessly.

We are accustomed to supporting clients through sensitive and fast-moving situations, helping them manage multiple stakeholders, regulatory engagement and business-critical decisions under pressure. Above all, we help organisations identify root causes, address areas of concern and implement practical measures that reduce future risk.

Our people

Our Investigations team advises corporates, financial institutions, senior executives and boards on complex regulatory, compliance and corporate crime matters. We have supported clients on investigations and regulatory issues involving a range of authorities including the Financial Conduct Authority, Prudential Regulation Authority, Serious Fraud Office, Ofwat, Environment Agency and Gambling Commission.

Working across highly regulated and high-stakes environments, we provide pragmatic, commercially focused advice tailored to each client’s circumstances. Combining technical expertise with regulatory insight, we help organisations navigate sensitive issues with confidence and make informed decisions when it matters most.

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What do our clients say?

Jasmine Olomolaiye has a mind set on case strategy – she thinks past the decision currently before the team, two or three steps ahead.

Legal 500, 2026

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