Hogan Lovells has appointed litigation partner Crispin Rapinet (pictured) as co-head of its investigations, white collar and fraud group (IWCF) following the retirement of Jeremy Cole.

Cole is stepping down from the partnership tomorrow (30 April) after more than 30 years at Hogan Lovells. He has been co-head of the IWCF group since the 2010 merger between legacy firms Lovells and Hogan Hartson. He will stay on as a consultant supporting the firm’s bribery and corruption team.