Bio

Based in London, Craig Jones is co-head of the Firm’s National Security practice and a partner in its General Practice Group. He combines a broad-based transactional practice with a range of advisory work. He is admitted to practice in England and Wales and is also a member of the New York bar. As co-head of the National Security practice, he uses his corporate expertise and specialized insight into compliance and financial crime to counsel clients on the ever-evolving landscape of national security. Craig’s transactional practice spans financing, restructuring, M&A and other corporate and commercial matters. He has particular expertise in project development and finance and has almost 30 years’ experience of advising on projects matters, mainly in the natural resources and energy sectors. Craig is one of the lawyers leading the Firm’s expansion of its transitional and clean energy practices in Europe. Craig is the Administrative Partner in London, and heads the London office’s compliance efforts. His regulated roles include: Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Data Protection Officer and Compliance Officer for Legal Practice. He advises clients on anti-money laundering and other financial crime matters, including in connection with the UK Bribery Act. He has significant experience in the sanctions field, and heads the Firm’s UK and EU sanctions practice.