Capital Law has hired Anna McIntyre, a former Serious Fraud Office (SFO) Case Controller to strengthen its business crime and investigations practice.
She joins Paul Chadwick, a Forensic Accountant Investigator and former SFO Principal Investigator.
The Business Crime & Investigations team has recently grown, with two further hires from the SFO; Anna McIntyre and Paul Chadwick. Along with Phillippa Ellis, the BC&I team now features three ex-SFO officers; experienced in investigating and prosecuting the most serious and complex cases of economic crime on behalf of the UK government.
Anna McIntyre joined Capital in November 2024, following almost 6 years at the SFO. She previously trained and qualified in the white collar and investigations team at Hogan Lovells. She is particularly experienced in the negotiation and conclusion of Deferred Prosecution Agreements, having led the SFO’s strategic group, and concluded the Amec Foster Wheeler DPA in 2021.
Paul Chadwick was the lead Investigator in the SFO case team that won the national Attorney General’s Prosecuting Team of the Year Award 2023, following the successful prosecution and a record penalty for Glencore, the first business to be convicted under the Bribery Act 2010. Paul has received commendations from trial Judges and addressed subject matter conferences, including as an expert panel member at the Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime.
They are keen to put their broad and unique experience to use in helping clients navigate the quickly changing business crime landscape.
How can we help?
The Business Crime & Investigations team supports with:
- Investigations involving individuals and corporates, advising at every stage from dawn raids to interviews, use of powers of compulsion, statement drafting, data analysis and providing representation at court.
- Negotiation with international and domestic law enforcement and regulators; such as the SFO, the Financial Conduct Authority, the Environment Agency and the Health and Safety Executive, co-ordinating responses to ensure your business achieves the best possible outcome.
- Internal investigations to establish the facts connected to any suspected wrongdoing and scope the extent of any risk of exposure.
- Risk assessments – ensuring your business remains compliant with the latest fraud, bribery & corruption and anti-money laundering
Our multidisciplinary approach ensures you get the right expertise for your specific needs. For every investigation or business crime issue, we have a tailored team of specialists from across practice areas, whether you require support with shareholder disputes, bribery and corruption, compliance and due diligence, employment investigations, or whistleblowing. Whatever the challenge, they bring together the right experts to protect your business.
The addition of two further hires from the SFO means we now offer a uniquely placed and focused Business Crime team.
