Atty. Stephen Pollard

Atty. Stephen Pollard

Stephen Pollard is a seasoned litigator with more than 30 years of experience in the full spectrum of business crime and securities enforcement work. During his career, Mr.

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About Stephen Pollard at a glance

Stephen Pollard is a criminal defense, business, litigation, and consumer attorney, practicing at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Practice (2025), Best Lawyers in America — Financial Services (2025), and Best Lawyers in America — Fraud (2025). Serands clients in London and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Stephen Pollard is a seasoned litigator with more than 30 years of experience in the full spectrum of business crime and securities enforcement work
  • During his career, Mr. Pollard has been involved in most of the significant business crime investigations and prosecutions brought by the UK authorities
  • Mr. Pollard has particular experience in representing senior individuals from public and private companies, including those from the financial services sector
  • In addition, Mr. Pollard is regularly instructed to advise national and international companies facing complex and sensitive issues relating to criminal, regulatory or reputational matters
  • Mr. Pollard is widely regarded as one of the leading lawyers in London advising clients in proceedings brought by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and National Crime Agency (NCA)
  • These matters predominately relate to financial services fraud, multi-jurisdictional white collar crime allegations, corruption, competition/cartel allegations, insider trading, market manipulation, market abuse and internal investigations
  • He also has extensive experience in handling high-profile matters requiring press and reputational management

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Pollard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Pollard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Stephen Pollard's law office located?
Stephen Pollard's law practice is located in London. The firm is Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Pollard handle?
Stephen Pollard focuses on criminal defense, business, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How can I contact Stephen Pollard for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Stephen Pollard received?
Stephen Pollard's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Financial Services; Best Lawyers in America — Fraud; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Practice
- 2025
Best Lawyers in America — Financial Services
- 2025
Best Lawyers in America — Fraud
- 2025
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
- 2025
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2025
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Fraud, London (United Kingdom)
- 2014

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