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Calum Ablett

Associate

Calum advises corporates and financial institutions on a range of business compliance and trade-related matters, including financial and trade sanctions, export controls, anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, anti-fraud, and anti-facilitation of tax evasion. He also provides advice on foreign direct investment and national security issues, including in relation to the UK's Foreign Influence Registration Scheme. 

Prior to joining the firm's International Trade Group, Calum gained extensive experience in representing financial institutions, corporate clients, and senior individuals in regulatory enforcement matters and internal investigations.

Calum additionally advises clients on foreign direct investment and national security issues, including in relation to the UK's Foreign Influence Registration Scheme. 

Experience

Representative matters

A global manufacturer on sanctions issues associated with the divestment of its Russian and Belarusian operations (previous firm experience). 

A multinational investment company in respect of national security reviews by multiple governments in connection with its sale of a semiconductor IP company (previous firm experience). 

A senior banking executive in an SFO prosecution for alleged fraud (previous firm experience).

A real estate company in an internal investigation into potentially fraudulent practices (previous firm experience).

Pro bono

Advising a UK-based arts and culture charity on its anti-fraud policies and procedures. 

Preparing and delivering human rights and ESG training to Kenyan lawyers.

Qualifications

Languages

English
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.