Rebecca Copcutt is a Legal Director in the Financial Services Disputes and Investigations practice of Shoosmiths.  Rebecca has specialist experience representing financial institutions, large corporations and individuals in relation to complex contentious regulatory and corporate crime investigations, regulatory enforcement proceedings and regulatory compliance. 

She has particular expertise in criminal and regulatory enforcement investigations, including those alleging bribery and corruption, fraud, money laundering and cartel behaviour.  Her track record includes representing financial institutions and individuals in enforcement investigations brought by UK and international agencies, including some of the most high-profile matters in recent times.  Her work involves defending allegations of benchmark manipulation, systems and controls failings, fraud, money laundering breaches, market abuse and bribery, corruption and tax offences. Rebecca regularly supports clients through internal investigations and advises them on due diligence matters, whistleblowing best practice and regulatory compliance concerns.

Rebecca is recognised as a Recommended Lawyer in Legal 500 and has been seconded to the investigations function of a market-leading investment bank.

Rebecca has a deep commitment to social mobility and equal representation, having previously co-chaired a firm’s Diversity Committee, been the partner-lead for the Pro Bono Committee and co-chaired a Women’s Network.