Georgia Cooper-Dervan

Associate Litigation
Kirkland & Ellis International LLP

London +44 20 7953 2692

Overview

Georgia Cooper-Dervan assists clients on a variety of white collar, international risk and governance matters, including investigations into corruption, fraud and money laundering, and advising on compliance with anti-corruption laws, anti-money laundering laws, financial sanctions and national security matters. Georgia also advises on various general litigation matters.

Assisted with various internal investigations of multinational companies relating to allegations of bribery, fraud and money laundering.

Represented an EU-based private equity sponsor in an SEC investigation stemming from whistleblower allegations of U.S. securities law violations.

Multiple anti-corruption, anti-money laundering and sanctions due diligence matters in relation to M&A transactions.

Advised clients on potential national security issues stemming from transactions under the UK Enterprise Act and the forthcoming UK National Security and Investment Act.

Kirkland & Ellis International LLP, London

  • Trainee Solicitor, 2019–2021

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Thought Leadership

Publications

“UK’s Updated National Security Review Definitions Will Ease Compliance Challenges,” Law360, March 12, 2021

“New National Security and Investment Bill will Usher in New Regime for UK,” International Financial Law Review, November 18, 2020

“A 1st Look At New EU Screening Of Foreign Direct Investment,” Law360, October 16, 2020

“How UK National Security Merger Reviews May Change Soon,” Law360, June 4, 2020

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

  • 2021, Admitted to Practice as a Solicitor of England & Wales

Education

  • The University of Law, MoorgateLL.M., Commercial Law; Legal Practice Coursewith Distinction2019
  • London School of Economics and Political ScienceLL.B.First Class Honours2018