Eleanor Wallis
Biography
Eleanor is a senior associate in the Dispute Resolution team based in London and a member of the Global Investigations, Compliance & Ethics practice group. Eleanor's practice includes a broad spectrum of disputes and investigations, with a particular focus on white collar-crime, including anti-bribery and corruption, fraud and anti-money laundering. Eleanor’s work involves conducting internal investigations on behalf of clients, as well as external investigations engaging with regulators and enforcement agencies, advising on compliance matters, and criminal defence.
Representative Legal Matters
- Representing an individual defendant in a high-profile corruption and misconduct in public office case prosecuted by the UK’s Serious Fraud Office.
- Conducting an anti-bribery and corruption investigation for a Fortune 500 company in relation to bribery in a recently acquired subsidiary, providing ongoing strategic advice and liaising with the Serious Fraud Office following a self-report of the conduct.
- Acted for an international conglomerate in relation to suspected bribery in numerous overseas jurisdictions, including contact with the Serious Fraud Office and the US Department of Justice.
- Conducting an investigation into possible fraudulent conduct carried out by a recently acquired subsidiary in Slovakia, including liaising with Slovak regulators and police investigators.
Corporate Responsibility
- Eleanor has worked on a number of pro bono matters, including advising the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, providing support for cross-jurisdictional pro-bono projects, and volunteering at the Legal Advice Centre.
Admissions
- England & Wales (Solicitor) (2017)
Education
- College of Law (LPC) (2015)
- (GDL) (2013)
- University of York (2012)
Baker & McKenzie LLP, an English partnership, is a member of Baker & McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein.