Farheen Ishtiaq-Stansfeld | Fieldfisher
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Professional background

I specialise in commercial crime and global investigations, including compliance and regulatory issues, risk management and anti-bribery and corruption.
 
I have represented well-known corporates and ultra high net worth individuals in global investigations brought by authorities such as the UK Serious Fraud Office and the US Department of Justice. I have represented world championship athletes in high-profile sports arbitration proceedings and have also acted in the largest VAT fraud of its kind in Europe, in an investigation spanning five jurisdictions.
 
My experience includes cross-jurisdictional dispute resolution, anti-money laundering and advising on matters that have a criminal and civil crossover, such as fraud and tax offences. I have represented and advised clients across sectors including financial services, transport, natural resources and sport.

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A close-up of an LED screen displays a financial graph with a cityscape in the background. The screen shows a series of dots forming line patterns, representing data. The scene is illuminated with blue and pink lights, giving it a futuristic feel.
Financial Services
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Navigating the future: Horizon scanning key changes in UK and EU financial crime law in 2026

25.02.2026
Financial crime is a growing threat to the UK and European financial services sector, with Regulators responding with stricter enforcement. Robust compliance frameworks and risk management are therefore essential to protect financial stability and consumers.
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ECCTA compliance series: Monitoring and Review

08.09.2025
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A nighttime city scene with light trails from passing vehicles, illuminating a historical building with columns and a statue in front. The sky is a deep blue, and the surrounding modern buildings are lit up, contrasting the neoclassical architecture.
Fraud
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New fraud offence could lead to uptick in deferred prosecution agreements

19.12.2024
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Life Sciences
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Failure to prevent fraud and corporate criminal liability in the Life Sciences Sector

11.07.2024
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Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 – How do the reforms to the Identification Doctrine play out in practice?

17.01.2024
This article was first published by Fraud Intelligence .
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