Prior to joining the firm, Grace was a trainee and associate at a US firm’s London office where she trained and qualified, and worked on a number of criminal investigations in respect of both corporates and individuals into allegations of bribery, corruption and fraud. As a trainee, Grace also completed a secondment to her previous firm’s Singapore office where she gained experience in establishing and restructuring investment funds.
Alongside client work, Grace has previously advised a charity on clients’ criminal appeal rights and related issues, and is also a member of the Young Fraud Lawyers’ Association.
Grace specialises in financial services regulatory investigations and criminal investigations into corporates across all sectors, including investigations by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Serious Fraud Office (SFO).
Expertise
Experience
Representative matters
Criminal investigation into corporate by UK Serious Fraud Office (previous firm experience).
Pro bono
Advised charity on clients’ criminal appeal rights and related issues.
Leadership Positions And Professional Affiliations
Member of the Young Fraud Lawyers’ Association.
Qualifications
Admissions
Solicitor, England and Wales, 2019
Academic
Legal Practice Course, BPP University, 2017
Graduate Diploma in Law, University of Law, 2015
BA (Hons) Criminology, Durham University, 2013
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.