Andrew Butel

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. 
• Conducting an investigation and advising a multinational company in respect of compliance with EU anti-dumping regulations, and corresponding UK customs and tax legislation.
• 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.
• 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.

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

• Acting for a global textiles company in relation to allegations of bribery in Southeast Asia. The matter involved a substantial internal investigation and global compliance review.
• 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.
• Advising a major multinational transportation company on all aspects of its anti-bribery programme to ensure compliance with the UK Bribery Act 2010. This included revising policies and procedures and drafting contractual provisions.
• 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.
• Acting for a large international bank in relation to a U.S. OFAC investigation.
• Advising a range of corporates on anti-corruption compliance, policies and procedures, including the preparation of training material.

Hogan Lovells

• Associate, 2011–2015

• Trainee Solicitor, 2009–2011