Christopher Brinley

As the lead associate on multiple large ongoing investigations, regulatory enquiries, and financial services arbitrations, Chris has day-to-day responsibility for setting workplans, drafting submissions, conducting witness interviews, managing teams, and recommending remedial action.

Chris also has experience managing complex and sensitive disputes across sectors such as pharmaceutical, technology, construction, financial services, and defense, including previously representing both government departments and multinational corporations in contractual and liability disputes.

In addition to advising clients on disputes and investigations, Chris also regularly advises on compliance and employment law issues in the Middle East and Africa. He has experience drafting and implementing compliance policies and conducting due diligence for clients on potential business partners and transactions.

Prior to joining Morgan Lewis, Chris was a federal prosecutor primarily focused on white collar crime and regulatory matters.

• Advised two of the world’s largest technology companies on investigations into allegations of improper use of funds and bribery by senior employees
• Advised a global defense contractor in relation to a construction dispute arising in the Middle East
• Represented a financial services company in both court and arbitration proceedings commenced in the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts and Dubai International Arbitration Centre respectively
• Advised on compliance programs and remediation work for a range of clients in areas including bribery and corruption, employment, financial crime, and fraud