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Frederick Saugman

Saugman_Frederick

Frederick Saugman

Counsel

London + 44 (0)20 7872 1690

Fred Saugman represents individuals and corporations in complex investigations and enforcement actions involving the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), H.M. Revenue & Customs (HMRC), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and other regulatory bodies. He also advises on sanctions compliance and enforcement.

Fred has extensive experience in multi-jurisdictional investigations, including proceedings brought by the US Department of Justice (DOJ), US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Swiss Office of the Attorney General (OAG), and Jersey Economic Crime and Confiscation Unit (ECCU). 

Representative Matters

  • Represented a FTSE 100 commodity trading company in bribery investigations by the DOJ, SFO, and OAG.
  • Led an internal investigation for a NASDAQ-listed oil refinery into suspected fraudulent accounting, advising on SEC engagement.
  • Investigated confidential information leaks for a global bank.
  • Advised the auditors of a bank on material misstatements and control reviews.

Fred is a qualified barrister and a member of the Fraud Lawyers Association and the Howard League for Penal Reform.

 

Recognition

Prizes:

  • Middle Temple Chrystal Macmillan Prize, 2016
  • Middle Temple Certificate of Honour, 2016

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Credentials

  • Education

    • Bar Professional Training Course, City University, 2015

      graded outstanding

    • Graduate Diploma, Law, BPP University, 2014

      with distinction

    • MA, International Studies and Diplomacy, University of London, School of Oriental and African Studies, 2012

      with merit

    • BA (Hons), University of Bristol, 2011

      Philosophy

  • Admissions

    • England and Wales, Barrister

    • United Kingdom

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