Mhairi Fraser
Biography
Overview
Mhairi is an associate in the White Collar team in London. She advises both companies and individuals in relation to national and international regulatory, criminal and enforcement matters. She has advised on government and regulatory investigations relating to allegations of bribery and corruption, fraud, market abuse and cartel activity.
Mhairi has also been involved in a number of pro bono matters, including strategising a legal and political defence for a Nobel Peace Prize winner.
Experience
Carrying out an anti-bribery and corruption compliance uplift for one of the world's foremost luxury fashion houses.
Representing a senior political official in interviews with the FBI and DOJ.
Advising governments on anti-money laundering policy and legislation.
Undertaking an internal investigation into allegations of corruption at an LNG-to-power project.
Providing ongoing advice to a leading global social media platform provider in relation to potential criminal liability concerning content posted on its platform, and also on a wide range of other criminal and regulatory matters relevant to its business.
Advising a major international retailer on trade controls and financial sanctions relating to Russia.
Conducting bribery and tax evasion risk assessments for a private equity firm.
Drafting robust consultancy agreements addressing corruption risks associated with the engagement of high-risk consultants by an international private equity firm.
Conducting ESG and compliance due diligence on numerous deals undertaken by one of the world's leading private equity and investment advisory firms.
Advising on anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering and sanctions policies and procedures for a Scandinavian multinational.
Assisting a "miscarriage of justice" charity in investigating a potentially wrongful murder conviction.
