Natalie Quinlivan | Fieldfisher
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Professional background

Professional background

I have extensive dispute resolution experience with a particular focus on joint venture and shareholder disputes, directors' duties and misfeasance claims, as well as civil fraud, international asset-tracing and enforcement cases.

In addition to my litigation practice, I am a corporate investigations and risk advisory specialist. I advise clients on the full breadth of financial crime issues, from educating on best practice preventative action, through to running internal, regulatory and prosecutor led investigations. I have acted on a number of high-profile investigations involving fraud, bribery and corruption allegations, sanctions breaches and dawn raids.

My client base operates predominantly in the EMEA and APAC regions and includes domestic and global organisations in the financial services, oil and gas, green energy, retail and pharma sectors.
 
Recent cases:

  • Represented a global financial institution in a follow-on action from the FX manipulation investigations in the US for alleged misrepresentation and breach of confidence in respect of a high-profile corporate acquisition. 
  • Represented a UK headquartered investment bank in a deceit claim valued at in excess of £600m following their involvement in the acquisition of an international business.
  • Represented a Chinese state-owned company focused in the marine and offshore energy industry in a derivative claim against a former director of a joint venture entity.
  • Advised a NY listed global alternative asset management company in respect of the post-acquisition anti-bribery and corruption risk posed by its Chinese subsidiary, leading the subsequent internal investigation and overseeing remedial actions.
  • Provided export control and sanctions risk advice to a Nordic investment fund in respect of a proposed joint venture investment in the Middle East.
  • Represented a UK subsidiary of a leading Asian investment bank in respect of regulatory investigations into allegations of market abuse commenced by the London Metals Exchange and the Financial Conduct Authority. 

My spare time is spent with my family and enjoying all things equestrian.

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Corporate liability redrawn: Senior managers and the Crime and Policing Act 2026

08.05.2026
The Crime and Policing Bill received Royal Assent on 29 April 2026 and is now law as the Crime and Policing Act 2026. When its senior manager provisions come into force at the end of June, they will affect one of the most significant shifts in UK corporate criminal liability in over a century.
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Shareholder disputes: legal remedies and strategic options

28.04.2026
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What happens when shareholder relationships break down: five key considerations

14.04.2026
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How to avoid shareholder disputes before they start

24.03.2026
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A practical guide: minority shareholders rights and directors’ duties

17.03.2026
Minority shareholders play a vital role in a company’s success, yet they are often the most exposed when governance goes wrong. With limited voting power and minimal influence over day‑to‑day decisions, they rely heavily on both statutory protections and strong corporate behaviour.
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