John Whittaker

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John.Whittaker@clydeco.com

Career

John is Partner and Co-chair of the Global Regulatory & Investigations practice. Acting for some of the world's largest commodity and natural resources companies, specialising in trading disputes and advisory work in relation to a wide range of international trading issues including anti-bribery, corruption, anti-money laundering and compliance and sanctions.

Having worked in this area for over 30 years, John regularly leads internal corporate investigations which arise where potential violations have occurred or where violations are alleged, for example, in a whistleblowing scenario or where law enforcement agencies have started their own investigations.

He also acts for and against Governments in relation to contractual issues, investment disputes and sovereign immunity.