Partner Chris Roberts has provided comment in City AM on the SFO’s decision to drop all charges against former London Mining executives, ten years after opening its bribery and corruption investigation, and what this means for the future of the body in light of Nick Ephgrave’s recent departure.

Commenting on the underlying issues at the SFO, Chris said: “The SFO’s announcement today shows the legacy problems that Mr Ephgrave had hoped had been resolved will continue to burden the agency. The next Director will have to succeed Mr Ephgrave knowing they may well be held responsible for failings from long before their appointment was even contemplated.”

Chris’ comments were published in City AM, 12 February 2026.