2026 London | Programme & Reception

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WWCDA hosted its annual London Programme & Reception on June 9 at Apothecaries' Hall. WWCDA is proud to partner with the GIR Women in Investigations Conference and hosted the reception the evening before the conference began. 

The WWCDA London Programme & Reception began at 5:30PM BST with an engaging panel as part of the WWCDA Global Enforcement & Compliance Series, Part 2 - Through the Eyes of the Accused: A Firsthand Perspective of the Experience of Being a Suspect/Defendant in a White-Collar Criminal Investigation. The reception followed at 7:00PM BST. 

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Schedule

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

5:00 PM BST: Registration 

5:30 PM BST: WWCDA Global Enforcement & Compliance Program, Part 2 

7:00 PM BST: WWCDA London Summer Reception 

Location

Apothecaries' Hall

Black Friars Ln, London EC4V 6ER, United Kingdom

Program Details

Rachel Rhodes, former CFO of London Mining plc (in administration) was investigated and subsequently prosecuted by the SFO in respect of allegations of bribery and corruption. She was arrested in 2016 and charged in 2023. Rachel maintained her innocence throughout. In February of 2026 the SFO offered no evidence, and not guilty pleas were entered. In a Q&A session led by Rita Mitchell (Partner Willkie Farr & Gallagher) Rachel with her lawyer Shula de Jersey (Partner BCL Solicitors LLP) shared her experience of being a suspect and then a defendant in this long-running investigation.

Program Speakers

  Rita Mitchell

  Partner, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

 Shula de Jersey

 Partner, BCL Solicitors LLP

 Rachel Rhodes

 Chartered Accountant and Former Chief Financial Officer of London Mining 

Many thanks to the annual WWCDA Sponsors that help WWCDA hold this reception as well as other events, programming and WWCDA initiatives throughout the year.

WWCDA has contracted with Lincoln's Inn for the hire of Inn facilities but is not part of or an agent for the Inn.

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