David McCluskey

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About David McCluskey

an exceptionally talented problem solver” – Chambers UK. I specialise in criminal investigations, advising both corporate and individual clients. My expertise covers criminal fraud, bribery and corruption, money laundering and financial services enforcement. I have some 20 years’ experience acting for individual and corporate clients from a number of different industry sectors, in a wide range of criminal and regulatory contexts. Many of my cases have an international element, and I am particularly experienced in dealing with lawyers, regulators and law enforcement agents from overseas jurisdictions. Recent cases include: • representing a former GC of a listed company in relation to an SFO bribery investigation; • Advising a professional trustee company in relation to Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 issues in the context of a global bribery investigation; • Advising board members of a listed company under SFO investigation in relation to bribery; • Advising a leading financial institution on a document subpoena pertaining to a criminal investigation into a third party; • Advising an insurance investigator under criminal investigation by the ICO; David has been ranked in Chambers, Legal 500 and Who's Who Legal. • a “brilliant lawyer” – Chambers • “an unflappable and reassuring strategic thinker in challenging cases”- Legal 500 UK • "acclaimed for his strong client service skill: he is well informed and a pleasure to deal with" Chambers UK