Sam Tate

Partner, co-head of Middle East, and Head of White-Collar Crime and Compliance

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Sam is an expert in financial crime proceedings, investigations, and practical crime-prevention programs. He has extensive practical experience of complicated cross-border investigations and works extensively with nation states, state-owned enterprises, multinationals, private equity, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Sam is a co-author of Bribery: a Compliance Handbook.

“Our team is invested in the relationship, and are determined to get the best possible outcomes.”

“My passion is for white-collar crime and fraud matters of all kinds. I often advise in crisis situations, and bring calm, structure, depth of experience, and a positive mindset to resolving the issue that has arisen. My technological and in-house experience helps me find pragmatic, practical solutions to complicated issues.

I co-lead the Middle East practice, and most if not all of my work is international. I enjoy working on complex, multi-jurisdictional mandates. This year, I’ve advised in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Africa and in the UAE. I have advised on matters in most major economies during my career.

Many lawyers can give good legal advice, but my clients understand that our team is invested in the relationship, care about their priorities, and are determined to to get the best possible outcomes for them.

Listening to clients is at the heart of any successful matter and I am always happy to speak to clients about their cases and organise regular catch-ups as well as regular events. Our team spends significant time getting to know every client at every level, so we understand what matters to them and how their business works.”

Sam’s recent work highlights:

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Conducted the Financial Times’ investigation into allegations made by Wirecard

Lead the settlement on the 11th and 12th UK DPAs

Directory quotes

"Sam Tate provides superb thought leadership in this space, demonstrating deep knowledge and providing well-informed advisory support." - Legal 500 UK 2025

"He's smart, razor sharp, engaging and a senior adviser who has seen it all." - Chambers UK 2025

"No matter the complexity, Sam Tate will have seen the issue before and his in-house experience means he can cut to the nub of a problem with an eye to the need to bring stakeholders on the journey." - Legal 500 UK 2024

"Sam Tate – a very experienced and legally savvy operator who clients love for his dedication and experience in the white collar arena" - Legal 500 UK 2023

Investigations & White-Collar Crime 2023 - Distinguished Adviser - Financier Power Players 2023

Ranked – Chambers UK 2022

"Samuel Tate frequently advises clients during SFO-led investigations into allegations of bribery, as well as supporting with internal investigations. He also assists clients with the implementation of anti-financial crime procedures. He is committed and has a really great manner. He is a seasoned expert with practical advice at his fingertips." - Chambers UK 2022

Recommended - The Legal 500 UK 2022

"Sam Tate is clearly an expert in his field and instils you instantly with confidence. Even though I know he must be extremely busy and on more complex and urgent matters than ours, he always found time for us, and made us feel like he was in it with us, and was invested in the project and the right outcome for us as a client." - The Legal 500 UK 2022

"Sam Tate provides insightful and pragmatic solutions and advice." - The Legal 500 UK 2022

Recommended - The Legal 500 UK 2021

"Sam Tate is an outstandingly able lawyer with vast experience in this field". - The Legal 500 UK 2021

"Sam Tate has experience across all aspects of corporate crime and has superb judgement". - The Legal 500 UK 2021

"Sam Tate brings a wealth of practical knowledge from having worked both in-house and in private practice". - The Legal 500 UK 2021

"Sam Tate has a clear enthusiasm for his subject matter and has an infectious energy." - The Legal 500 UK 2021

"Sam Tate is easy to deal with, has good practical experience and is a sensible sounding board." - The Legal 500 UK 2021

"White collar crime expert Sam Tate" - The Legal 500 UK 2020

Recommended - The Legal 500 UK 2020

"Sam Tate is fantastic, he has the air of a man who is unflappable having seen it all before, yet is patient in answering difficult questions and provides honest, helpful answers." - The Legal 500 UK 2020

‘quick thinking’ - listed in elite "Leading lawyers" list - The Legal 500 UK 2015's guide to outstanding lawyers nationwide.