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Head of Crime, Fraud and Regulatory ( Partner)
Irène is a partner at Heritage & Legacy Solicitors and Head of the Crime, Fraud and Regulatory team. She advises and represents high profile, high-net worth individuals and organisations in a variety of complex criminal and financial regulatory investigations and proceedings.
She is experienced in dealing with investigations and proceedings that are initiated by bodies such as the police, Crown Prosecution Service CPS, the Serious Fraud Office SFO, and professional and State Regulators. Katie also has special expertise in private prosecutions.
With over 25 years’ experience and unique expertise and tactical judgment, Katie has been retained in a wide variety of legal matters, involving allegations of both financial and general crime such as fraud, bribery and corruption, money laundering, complex high-profile general crime cases, sexual offences, homicide, inquests and cases with an international dimension.
Successfully handled criminal cases related to drink and drive, criminal damage, assault by beating, ABH, common assault and family cases related to divorce and child proceedings. Irène De Villepin is well known for strategic thinking and case planning, she leaves no stone unturned.
She is experienced in defending people accused of committing offences connected with their work or who are subject to allegations that are related to their private lives that may threaten their career. She acts for clients in many sectors including banking, broking, insurance, professional services, education, public sector, manufacturing, engineering, sport, charities and NGOs, healthcare, journalism, and media and entertainment.