Francesca Titus

Partner at McGuireWoods LLP

Speaker

Francesca represents companies and individuals in complex, high value, multi-jurisdictional white collar crime litigation. An experienced barrister, she has defended clients in over one hundred jury trials, and appeared as advocate in the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division). Francesca advises business leaders at times of crisis when they are caught up in high profile investigations or prosecutions conducted by the Serious Fraud Office, Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, the Financial Conduct Authority, the National Crime Agency or the Crown Prosecution Service.

Her practice encompasses the full range of economic crime including bribery and corruption, money laundering, fraud, tax evasion, misconduct in public office and insider dealing. She advises on linked areas including private prosecutions, extradition, mutual legal assistance, and Proceeds of Crime Act powers including restraint and confiscation.

A focus of Francesca’s practice is internal investigations for client organizations ranging from sports governing bodies and large pharmaceutical companies to banks. She often works across borders, leading teams from across the globe to ensure a cogent worldwide strategy, local law compliance and reliable evidence gathering.