Ian Hargreaves

Partner at Covington & Burling (UK)

Speaker

Ian Hargreaves advises clients on major fraud – both civil and criminal elements, asset tracing and recovery, bribery and corruption, money laundering, modern slavery, and investigations/compliance work generally. He also has experience in corporate and commercial governance, risk management, commercial disputes and cybercrime including ransom demands and phishing claims.

This has resulted him in leading some of the highest profile civil cases in the English Commercial Court and acting against and/or negotiating with prosecutors such as the SFO and NCA. Ian has the ability and experience, built up over approximately 30 years of practicing law, to advise clients on matters which have criminal, civil and regulatory consequences together with a thorough understanding of the insolvency regime which is an important part of many global investigations and legal actions.

Ian's clients include high-net worth individuals, corporates, and financial institutions. He has acted for large pharma companies, hotel chains, banks and building societies, supermarkets and retail companies, drinks manufacturers, mining, and oil and gas companies.

He has also represented sports bodies, clubs and individuals in sports-related disputes and regulatory matters and is leading an initiative regarding the representation of corporates and/or individuals in relation to parliamentary hearings and public inquiries.

Ian has an excellent track record of winning cases for corporates, professionals, and other individuals. He has led numerous mediations and other forms of alternative dispute procedures.