Rachel Metcalf | Lawyers

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UK (England & Wales)

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Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations

Testimonial

“I regularly advise clients on business-critical litigation and investigations, working closely with them to understand their specific commercial objectives and pressure points. I am an adaptive lawyer and enjoy working on novel issues and challenges, particularly in relation to financial crime matters. My approach is to deliver practical, digestible advice and forge a strong relationship with clients to help them to achieve an optimal resolution for the business.”

Overview

Rachel is a Managing Associate in Linklaters’ Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations practice in London and has a breadth of experience advising on complex and sensitive commercial litigation and investigations, particularly those involving financial crime concerns or allegations.

She has worked in London and in Singapore and is familiar working with several jurisdictions on cross-border investigations and high-value international disputes. She regularly advises multinational corporates, professional services firms, funds and financial institutions on issues relating to business crime, most recently on compliance issues connected to Ukraine-related sanctions imposed in 2022, pre-acquisition due diligence, and anti-money laundering and anti-bribery and corruption systems and controls. She has advised numerous clients on internal and external investigations.

Work highlights

Rachel's recent matters include:

advising a global investment bank in respect of follow-on proceedings before the Competition Appeal Tribunal relating to the Power Cables cartel
acting for a financial services company in English High Court proceedings concerning an investor fraud alleged to have been perpetrated by the company’s former client
acting for a global professional services firm on parallel investigations pursued by the Serious Fraud Office, Financial Conduct Authority as well as the U.S. Department of Justice into potential bribery and corruption
advising one of the major accountancy and professional services firms on an internal investigation following a whistle-blower complaint
advising a multinational consumer goods company in relation to an FCA enquiry concerning the Listing Rules

Experience

Rachel is passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. As part of her role as a member of Linklaters’ Social Mobility Steering Committee and a DEI Champion in the LAI practice, she regularly presents to clients on the latest research and recommendations to attract and retain talent from diverse backgrounds in the legal profession.

Rachel participates in the Leaders in Partnership programme run by the East London Business Alliance (ELBA), which partners senior staff members from charitable organisations with volunteers from business for a 10 month long, 1-2-1 coaching relationship.

She is also a regular volunteer for the Citizens Advice Bureau at the Royal Courts of Justice.

Beyond the Office

Rachel studied Law at Van Mildert College, Durham University and obtained a First Class LLB (Hons) Law degree (2011-2014).

Rachel studied the Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice at the College of Law (2015) and obtained a Distinction.

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