Biography

Sharon Takhar is an Associate at our London office specialising in investigations, regulatory enforcement and white collar crime.

Sharon advises corporates, financial institutions, and senior individuals on complex internal investigations, cross-border regulatory matters, and white collar defence. Her practice focuses on matters involving allegations of fraud, bribery and corruption, sanctions breaches, market misconduct, and financial crime compliance.

She has experience advising on regulatory investigations, enforcement actions and supervisory reviews involving UK and international authorities, including the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), Financial Conduct Authority, Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Sharon has experience preparing individuals for compelled and voluntary interviews conducted by enforcement authorities, including the SFO and the DOJ. Her work includes drafting witness statements and representations, and assisting in the preparation of Statements of Facts and other key documents in the context of cross-border investigations.

She also supports senior management teams and audit committees in responding to internal and external investigations, including coordinating legal and regulatory strategy.

Sharon has particular experience advising on UK financial sanctions, including sanctions compliance frameworks, circumvention risk, supply chain exposure, reporting obligations, and investigations into potential breaches. She regularly supports clients in navigating evolving UK sanctions regimes and responding to related regulatory enquiries.

Her recent experience spans matters in the insurance, life sciences, medical technology, and automotive sectors.

Sharon is recommended in The Legal 500 UK 2027 Guide for Regulatory Investigations and Corporate Crime. She is praised for her “exceptional knowledge in the sector and a calm, confident approach.”

Sharon was admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales in 2023.