Morgan Lewis has strengthened its white-collar defense practice in London by recruiting partner Justin Feldberg. Feldberg joins from accounting firm Grant Thornton, where he led investigations and compliance in Europe and the UK. His focus at Morgan Lewis will be on representing companies and executives involved in international investigations and enforcement actions.
This strategic hire is part of Morgan Lewis’s efforts to enhance its presence in the UK capital, aligning with the increased demand for skilled legal expertise in white-collar matters. The firm aims to address complex legal challenges faced by corporations in areas such as cross-border investigations and regulatory compliance.
An article from Bloomberg Law details that Feldberg brings significant experience from his role at Grant Thornton, where he advised on high-profile matters involving financial fraud and corruption. This expertise is expected to bolster Morgan Lewis’s capability in navigating the intricate landscape of white-collar crime.
The move underscores a broader trend in the legal industry where firms are increasingly investing in their compliance and investigations teams, responding to tougher regulatory environments globally. Feldberg’s addition reflects Morgan Lewis’s commitment to expanding its legal offerings and providing clients with robust defense strategies.
For more insights into how law firms are adjusting to global regulatory demands, see the International Edition, which discusses the recruitment drives by major US firms to enhance their legal teams in response to increasing investigations and compliance mandates.