Slaughter and May is advising Deutsche Bank in relation to the European Commission's (EC) investigation into potential coordination within the Yen- and Euro-interest rate based derivatives market. Deutsche Bank received discounts from fines in excess of 40% as a result of its participation in the EC's leniency and settlement programmes.

A team of lawyers from our Global Investigations Group is also advising Deutsche Bank generally on investigations related to interbank offered rates (LIBOR), including in relation to investigations by other regulators that are ongoing.

CONTACTS

EC investigation: Competition: Michael Rowe (partner), William Turtle (associate), Vassilena Karadakova (associate), Murray Reeve (associate)

Global Investigations team: Dispute Resolution: Deborah Finkler (partner); Financial Regulation: Ben Kingsley (partner); Financing: Miranda Leung (partner)