Ruth Paley

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About Ruth Paley

Risk advisory, regulatory investigations and corporate crime lawyer, described as 'one of the leading names in anti-money laundering work in London, with a depth of knowledge few in the City have','a powerhouse performer in global corporate investigations','her experience and knowledge of AML law, procedure and compliance is nothing short of outstanding' and 'calm, considered and concise'(Legal 500). Who's Who Legal 'future leader' 2022. Confident and experienced counsel with particular expertise in matters involving all aspects of fraud and financial crime, and a focus on advising corporates on how to comply with relevant AML legislation including the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 and POCA 2002. I am one of the firm’s most experienced corporate crime lawyers, having joined following twelve years at the London Bar conducting heavyweight fraud and financial crime defence trials, where I was consistently ranked in the Chambers & Partners Bar editorial. I provide strategic advice and representation to a range of multinationals, financial institutions and individuals. I maintain a highly specialist corporate and financial crime practice, advising on criminal and regulatory investigations, frequently leading on large AML remediation and advisory projects, and advising individuals as to potential criminal exposure. I am a contributor to several AML practitioner textbooks including the main chapter on Money Laundering Regulation and SARs in the new edition of the leading text Lissack and Horlick on Bribery and Corruption. I have extensive regulatory experience including an appointment as lead lawyer for the London division of a complex offshore regulatory investigation (equivalent to a s.166 report) into a global bank. I have specialist expertise in transaction monitoring, SARs and CDD arrangements and recently led on another s.166 investigation on these areas. My prosecution experience includes a current engagement as Independent LPP Counsel at the FCA in respect of various investigations into alleged FSMA offences; a year-long secondment to the RCPO as counsel to a specialist disclosure review team; two secondments to the SFO advising on disclosure in complex fraud cases; an appointment to the Accountancy and Actuarial Discipline Board regarding the Equitable Life affair, and providing specialist advice on charge for the CPS.