Clare Barnard

Senior Associate at Dechert

Clare Barnard focuses her practice on white collar crime, with experience in advising individuals, corporate entities and trusts on matters relating to corruption, fraud and financial regulation. Ms. Barnard also has experience in advising clients on civil actions for fraud and asset recovery.

Ms. Barnard has been involved in a number of high-profile, landmark investigations that have shaped the global enforcement landscape. Ms. Barnard was part of the team representing Airbus SE in the investigation by, and subsequent settlement with, UK, US and French authorities. She was recognized as part of the Dechert team awarded "Investigation Team of the Year" by C5 Women in Compliance and "Conduct, Enforcement or Business Crime Team of the Year" by The Lawyer.

Ms. Barnard is part of Dechert’s global, multidisciplinary ESG team. She provides regular analysis on incoming and evolving Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) regulation, emerging ESG enforcement action and related ESG litigation risk.