BCLP ranks in Global Investigations Review’s ‘GIR 100 2022’

International law firm BCLP is ranked as one of the top investigations practices in the 2022 edition of the Global Investigations Review (GIR) 100, an annual guide to the world’s leading cross-border investigations practices.

Based on extensive research and vetting, GIR selects 100 firms from around the world that are able to handle sophisticated cross-border, government-led and internal investigations.

“I’m delighted that BCLP’s Investigations Practice is ranked in the GIR 100 2022. Our global Investigations Practice is continuing to grow and BCLP’s recognition by GIR is a great testament to the high standards and quality representation that our team delivers consistently to our clients worldwide,” commented Partner Polly James, co-leader of the firm’s Financial Services Disputes & Investigations Practice.

The publication noted a number of recent high-profile BCLP wins for the investigations practice, and highlighted top team members in the firm’s London, Paris, Washington, Los Angeles, Miami and New York offices. The publication highlights the firm’s recent high-profile complex investigation work for Morgan Stanley and the representation of the Paris office of an international bank in a cross-border internal investigation, noting the “close coordination between London’s Polly James and Paris Partners Philippe Métais and Claire Fougea.” It also reports on the developments of the investigations group’s strategic priority in “bringing together professionals with extensive experience,” which has been bolstered this year by recent hires including new Partners Élodie Valette and Philippe Métais in France and Renato Mariotti in Chicago.

Leading BCLP lawyers referenced include: Polly James, Segun Osuntokun, Graham Shear, Catherine Turner, Mukul Chawla KC, Clare Reeve Curatola, Élodie Valette, Philippe Métais, Constantin Achillas, Claire Fougea, Renato Mariotti, Mark Srere, Jean-Claude André, Andrey Spektor, Daniel Mach, Ryan Reetz and Pedro Martinez-Fraga.