David McCluskey

David has over 20 years of experience on a wide range of international criminal and regulatory investigations and litigation. Clients describe him as an outstandingly calm, focused, and insightful advisor. David advises both corporate and individual clients on criminal fraud, bribery and corruption, money laundering, and financial services enforcement.

He works with clients from numerous sectors and in a wide variety of criminal and regulatory contexts. Many of his cases have an international element, and he is particularly effective in working with lawyers, regulators and law enforcement agents from other jurisdictions.

David is highly experienced in anti-money laundering investigations, prosecutions and compliance issues and is regularly called on as a speaker and writer on these topics.

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Career

Since 2020	Consulting partner, Taylor Wessing
2015 - 2020	Partner, Taylor Wessing
1998 - 2015	Partner, boutique white-collar crime firm, UK

Education

1998	Admitted as a lawyer, England & Wales
1997	Qualified as an attorney, South Africa

Memberships & Associations

London Criminal Court's Solicitors' Association (LCCSA)
ABA, International law white collar crime committee section

Additional languages

English

Expertise

Experience

Recovery of funds believed to have been unlawfully removed from a pension scheme

A Trustee appointed by the Pensions Regulator following concerns that monies paid out by the previous Trustees had been unlawfully removed from the Scheme by means of a 'liberation fraud'. In particular, representing the Trustee in an application under s301 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 for the recovery of cash found on the premises of certain persons who had acted as 'introducers' of 'investments' to the Scheme.

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Advice in relation to allegations of bribery

An English group of companies in relation to allegations of bribery in a subsidiary business. Advice on investigation of the allegations, self-reporting, victim reparation and corporate criminal liability.

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Awards

Chambers and Partners UK 2023	Financial Crime (individuals) - Band 3: David McCluskey has notable experience handling multi-jurisdictional investigations by a number of authoritative bodies including the SFO, DOJ and FCA. He wins praise for his work in money laundering matters, while also advising on rate manipulation, bribery and corruption cases. "David McCluskey has good judgement." "He is an organised, knowledgeable lawyer who is also good with clients."
Legal 500 UK 2023	Fraud (white-collar crime) - Ranked: "David McCluskey is a seasoned professional who has represented senior individuals for 25 plus years. He has strategic nous and a tactical prowess that makes him a popular choice of adviser for those facing personal issues with the authorities."
Legal 500 UK 2023	Regulatory investigations and corporate crime - Ranked: "David McCluskey provides wise counsel of a range of issues, in particular with regard to financial regulators and the cross over between corporate crime and fraud. He is a good strategist to have at your side."
Chambers UK 22	Financial Crime: Individuals (Band 3): David McCluskey has notable experience handling multi-jurisdictional investigations by a number of authoritative bodies including the SFO, DOJ and FCA. He wins praise for his work in money laundering matters, while also advising on rate manipulation, bribery and corruption cases. "He is super smart, bright and straightforward."
Chambers UK 2019	Leading individual - Financial Crime: Individuals (Band 3)
Chambers UK 2018	Leading individual - Financial Crime: Individuals (Band 3): David McCluskey serves as head of crime at Taylor Wessing LLP and represents individuals facing SFO and multi-jurisdictional investigations on matters such as bribery and money laundering. Interviewees say he is a "brilliant lawyer," describing him as "very straightforward, very pragmatic and client-minded."

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