UK Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Roger Gherson, Thomas Cattee, Lisa Uttley and Amalia Gherson Gherson Solicitors Gherson Solicitors was founded in London in 1988 and became an LLP in 2022. It is a specialised firm with over 50 multilingual professionals offering be - spoke services for HNW and UHNW individuals in international protection, human rights and asylum, extradition, INTERPOL matters, UK immigration, white-collar crime, sanctions, litigation and cross- border disputes. Roger has acted as co-counsel in matters arising in France, Italy, Spain, Cyprus, Aus - tria, Latvia, Monaco, Germany and other jurisdictions.
The firm is recognised for its proactive approach to sanctions, white-collar crime and contentious cases, having acted in pioneering Unexplained Wealth Order and Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC) matters. With offices in London and Brussels and a robust international network, Gherson LLP has built its reputation acting for clients facing complex chal - lenges across multiple jurisdictions, including high- profile and politically exposed persons (PEPs).
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Roger Gherson is the founder and senior partner of Gherson Solicitors LLP. He is internationally recognised for advising individuals facing politically sensitive, high-stakes and cross-border protection matters. His
Thomas Cattee is partner and head of white-collar crime at Gherson Solicitors LLP. His practice focuses on cross-border financial crime, including bribery, corruption and money laundering, as well as
40+ years of practice spans sanctions, extradition, immigration, asylum, human rights and complex international litigation, including proceedings before the SIAC and the European Court of Human Rights. His work frequently involves politically exposed individuals, UHNW families, entrepreneurs and executives navigating overlapping legal, regulatory and geopolitical risks. Roger leads a multidisciplinary team of 50+ professionals across various practices and is known for his tenacity, technical depth and commitment to his clients.
regulatory investigations for corporates and individuals. He advises clients regarding enforcement from the SFO, NCA and HMRC, as well as handling extradition, INTERPOL and mutual legal assistance cases. Additionally, Thomas provides counsel on crypto-assets, blockchain regulation and financial compliance.
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