Patrick Rappo, the former joint head of Bribery and Corruption of the UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO), has joined Steptoe’s London office.

Rappo will join Steptoe’s FCPA/Anti-Corruption and White-Collar Criminal Defense practices.

  “Patrick’s experience with the SFO, particularly in the fraud and corruption area, as well as his prior experience as a barrister handling criminal cases, makes him an excellent fit for Steptoe,” said Steptoe’s Roger Warin.

“Fraud and corruption cases have become increasingly multi-jurisdictional in character in recent years, and the UK is an important jurisdiction for such actions,” Warin said. “Patrick’s experience at the SFO in conjunction with our strong cross-border FCPA/anti-corruption and white-collar capabilities will provide our UK and international clients with unparalleled service in these matters.”

Rappo is a graduate of Oxford University (Pembroke College).

He was called to the bar in 1995 by the Honorable Society of Gray’s Inn, and practiced as a barrister in Chambers for 12 years before joining the SFO.

Rappo will be regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and Bar council.  He is fluent in French.