Andrew Butel

Partner Litigation
Kirkland & Ellis International LLP

London +44 20 7469 2271

Andrew Butel

Overview

Andrew Butel is a partner in the Government, Regulatory & Internal Investigations Practice Group in London. Andrew’s practice focuses on representing companies and individuals in investigations across a range of corporate crime matters, including bribery and corruption, fraud and sanctions. In particular, Andrew has significant experience advising publicly listed companies, and other multinational corporations, with respect to complex internal and multi-agency governmental investigations.

The Legal 500 UK recognises Andrew as “a great team leader and extremely easy to deal with – massively committed and dedicated” (2023), where he is described as “a key name within the team for multinational investigations“ (2023), “very strategic, responsive, pragmatic and easy to work with” (2021) and commended for his “impressive ability to review, analyse and assimilate vast quantities of data” (2018).

Since 2019, Andrew has been recognised as a “Future Leader” partner by Who’s Who Legal: Investigations.

More generally, the London team has been recognised as “among the very best of the best”, with “excellent depth of talent”, and as having “outstanding experience and attention to detail.” They are noted as “think[ing] of everything, in depth, many moves ahead of the opposition. If you want to win, this is the team to hire”, an “excellent hard working team with years of white collar expertise”.

Since joining Kirkland, Andrew's representative matters have included:

  • Representing a global extractives company in respect of internal and governmental investigations into alleged bribery and corruption conducted by the SFO, the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and the Australian Federal Police.
  • Acting for a global medical device manufacturer in respect of an internal investigation into allegations of bribery, corruption and tax fraud.
  • Conducting an investigation and advising a multinational company in respect of compliance with EU anti-dumping regulations, and corresponding UK customs and tax legislation.
  • Acting for a global medical devices company in respect of internal investigations relating to sales practices and accounting matters.
  • Representing a manufacturing company in an internal investigation concerning certain product specification claims. Advising on related potential criminal, civil and regulatory exposure in the UK and coordinating with local counsel in six other jurisdictions.
  • Acting for a FTSE 100 company in respect of multiple bribery and corruption investigations in Asia and Africa.
  • Defending an ultra-high net worth individual in respect of bribery and money laundering investigations conducted by the UK National Crime Agency together with Swiss and African criminal investigation authorities.
  • Representing a FTSE 100 company in respect of an investigation by the FRC that was ultimately discontinued.
  • Advising a range of UK and international companies on the application of the UK Bribery Act 2010, the UK Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, and associated policies, systems and controls.

Prior to joining Kirkland, Andrew’s representative matters included:

  • Acting for a large international bank in relation to a U.S. OFAC investigation.
  • Acting for a global textiles company in relation to allegations of bribery in Southeast Asia.
  • Acting for a manufacturer and supplier of healthcare equipment in relation to alleged corrupt activity of distributors in a number of jurisdictions in Europe and Asia.
  • Acting for a multinational telecoms company in relation to an internal investigation arising from employee misconduct allegations.
  • Acting for a global energy company in connection with an internal investigation into alleged corruption in the Middle East and West Africa.
  • Advising a consortium of multinational oil and gas companies on the bribery and corruption risks related to a joint venture investment in a cross-border gas pipeline project.

Hogan Lovells

  • Associate, 2011–2015

  • Trainee Solicitor, 2009–2011

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Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

  • 2011, Admitted to Practice as a Solicitor of England and Wales
  • 2012, Higher Rights of Audience

Education

  • BPP Law School, LondonLegal Practice Coursewith Distinction2008
  • BPP Law School, LeedsGraduate Diploma in Lawwith Distinction2007
  • Durham UniversityB.A.First Class Honours2005