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VIEW ALLLEGAL 500 2025Fran Garvey a real up and coming star. A junior lawyer operating way above her level. She quickly develops deep and thorough knowledge of the case. Collaborative, hard working and passionate.
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Fran Garvey is a senior associate specialising in criminal law. She has experience representing both individuals and corporates across multiple jurisdictions on matters involving bribery and corruption, fraud, market abuse, cartels, sanctions, and general crime issues.
Fran advises clients on a range of criminal, regulatory and internal investigations. She has experience dealing with the Serious Fraud Office, Financial Conduct Authority, US Department of Justice, Financial Reporting Council, Crown Prosecution Service, and the police, as well as various other regulatory bodies in the UK and overseas.
She represents high-net-worth individuals in general crime matters including allegations of sexual and physical assault.
She has specialist experience advising clients on international sanctions, particularly in relation to enforcement action, specific transactions, and regulatory compliance including reporting obligations.
Fran is a member of the Young Fraud Lawyers Association and the Female Fraud Forum.
- Representing an individual in a high-profile SFO bribery prosecution listed for trial in 2027.
- Represented a high-net-worth individual at trial for allegations of sexual assault, resulting in an acquittal on all counts.
- Representing a high-net-worth individual in a cross-border sanctions enforcement case involving the US Department of Justice.
- Performed an internal investigation for an investment fund into allegations of financial misconduct and misreporting.
- Advising a former executive in relation to allegations of bribery and related account freezing proceedings.
- Advises multiple corporates on the legality of various specific transactions in light of the UK sanctions and AML regimes.