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Sandhu Anisha

Anisha Sandhu

Associate

London

Anisha has expertise in the regulatory and investigations space, guiding clients through complex corporate crime and compliance challenges.

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Biography

Language - English
Jurisdictions - England & Wales, New York

Anisha Sandhu advises and represents corporate entities and individuals navigating the complex landscape of regulatory and criminal investigations. Her expertise includes those advising and representing clients facing inquiries from major government agencies like the Serious Fraud Office and the Financial Conduct Authority. Anisha has experience beyond the UK, offering strategic advice on regulatory standards in the Dubai International Financial Centre and Abu Dhabi Global Markets.

Her role also involves advising on policies, procedures, and potential liabilities under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, ensuring clients are well-prepared to meet their regulatory obligations. Anisha's work includes conducting thorough corporate investigations, such as those related to whistleblowing and grievance allegations, and advising on AML policies across various jurisdictions.

Clients appreciate Anisha's ability to act swiftly, particularly in high-stakes situations. Her dual qualification as an Attorney and Counselor-at-Law in New York further enhances her capability to provide comprehensive legal support, making her an invaluable asset to clients seeking to navigate complex regulatory environments.

Experience

  • Regulatory Investigations and Enforcement

    • Advising corporate entities on policies, procedures, reporting obligations and potential criminal liability under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.
    • Representing an individual in a multi-jurisdictional cartel investigation by the CMA, the European Commission, the Swiss Regulators, the DOJ and Competition Commission of India.

  • Corporate / White collar criminal investigations

    Carrying out internal investigations for corporates in relation to suspected bribery and corruption, including investigations triggered by the SFO, inquiries and internal risk escalations; internal fraud and conflict-of-interest breaches; and potential money laundering violations.

  • Market conduct

    Advising on and conducting corporate investigations, including an investigation into whistleblowing and grievance allegations.

  • Regulatory supervision

    • Advising an African bank on an FCA-commissioned Skilled Person review into the Bank's culture and governance and other regulatory compliance matters.
    • Advising a European-based online trading platform on its FCA compliance obligations and response to threatened (without notice) closure of the UK business by the FCA.

  • Regulatory disputes

    • Representing high net worth individuals in cash forfeiture proceedings. 
    • Acting for an international airline on its witness summons in wider Crown Court proceedings concerning forged passports. 
    • Acting for entities subject to prosecutorial action by Companies House. 
    • Representing an individual involved in LIBOR-related proceedings in the Southern District of New York. 
    • Advising an international airline on various criminal-related offences committed onboard both within and beyond UK airspace.

  • Financial Services Regulation

    • Advising both corporate entities and individuals on compliance with the Senior Managers and Certification Regime, Fitness and Propriety, Conduct of Business Standards and reporting requirements.
    • Advising UK and UAE financial institutions (including in the Abu Dhabi Global Market, Dubai International Financial Centre and Dubai Multi Commodities Centre freezones) on developing and strengthening anti-bribery and anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance frameworks. 
    • Supported a UAE branch of a foreign bank in implementing whistleblowing procedures following publication of the new DIFC legislation, advising on governance and risk disclosure protocols.

  • Whistleblowing

    Carrying out internal investigations for an African bank on whistleblowing complaints involving alleged misconduct by senior managers, including culture, discrimination and retaliation concerns.

  • Public Inquiries & Inquests

    Acting for a corporate entity in the Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry, concerning both the Public Inquiry and the criminal investigations being conducted by the Metropolitan Police into the Grenfell fire.

EXPERTISE

Corporate

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