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Anti-Bribery

Specialist Defence in Complex Bribery and Corruption Cases

Harold & McCormack Law is a leading UK law firm recognised for its broad-ranging expertise in complex business crime matters, including bribery and corruption. Acting for corporates and individuals across a range of industries, our team provides strategic, discreet and effective representation in investigations, prosecutions, and regulatory action involving the Bribery Act 2010 and related legislation.

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What we do

Our anti-bribery and corruption practice covers the full spectrum of issues, including:
  • Internal Investigations: Helping organisations uncover and respond to suspected wrongdoing.
  • SFO and FCA Investigations: Representing clients under investigation by the Serious Fraud Office, Financial Conduct Authority, and other regulatory bodies.
  • Corporate Compliance: Advising on anti-bribery policies, risk assessments, and corporate governance.
  • Defence Against Prosecution: Strategic representation in criminal proceedings and negotiations.
  • Cross-Border Matters: Handling complex international bribery allegations involving multi-jurisdictional enforcement agencies.
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Who we represent

We act for a wide range of clients, including:
Multinational corporations
Directors and senior executives
Public sector bodies
SMEs and startups
Professionals and advisers

Why Choose Harold & McCormack Law

  • Decades of expertise: Our team of lawyers has been at the forefront of business crime defence for over 25 years.
  • Strategic insight: We deliver clear, tactical advice in the most challenging cases.
  • Discretion and sensitivity: We manage reputational risk with the utmost confidentiality.
  • Proven track record: A strong record of successful outcomes in bribery and corruption matters.

Failure to comply can result in unlimited fines, director disqualification and custodial sentences. Our team ensures that clients understand their obligations and are robustly defended when allegations arise.

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If you are facing an anti-bribery investigation or need preventative legal advice, contact our team today for a confidential consultation.
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What Our Clients Say

Owner - National
Logistics Company
“We had the best team at the end of the day. Ashleigh and her team all did a great job for us, and we are all so very grateful. The outcome was a testimony to that.”
Westgreen
Construction Ltd
“Ashleigh is an exemplary health and safety legal representative, and I can think of no better legal ally to proactively and reactively support you and your business – the star of her profession.”
Hayley Saunders –
Partner Shoosmiths LLP
“Not only is she a true expert in her field ... She achieves the best outcome for her clients, I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending her.”
MBC Blog
"Ashleigh Harold recognised as 'Best regulatory health and safety lawyer in the UK'"
Farmer, Environment
Agency prosecution
"Ashleigh just a short message to say thanks for the way you presented the case and in fact dealt with the whole case from start to finish. The negotiation skills needed to bring a potentially eye watering fine to £3000 is worthy of mention."
Corporate Client
"You need someone who helps translate the daunting experiences in a manor you comprehend and Ashleigh routinely does this."
Operations Director -
National Steelworks Group
“Could I personally thank you for all of your efforts on our behalf and express our appreciation of your success. There is no doubt that your perception of HSE’s approach to this investigation was accurate. The decision to hold back from the interview was clearly right and limited the opportunity of HSE to secure further evidence...”
Jenna Howard - Director of Little Learners Montessori
"Thanks to Ashleigh our complaint was upheld by Ofsted and we were reinspect a few weeks later and received 'outstanding' in all areas. Ashleigh was absolutely fantastic from start to finish in supporting and guiding us through the process. Thank you so much for all of your help in supporting us and ensuring we received the grade we deserved."
Company Director
"Ashleigh's depth of experience in health and safety law and procecedings is first class - with her case work often referred to as 'the best we have seen' by barristers and QCS alike."
Richard StockwellCompany Director
"When one is confronted with a serious health and safety event you need support, reassurance, knowledge, experience, intuition thoroughness and human understanding - Ashleigh comes with bundles of these attributes."
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