Financial Services

Adam Temple is a much-admired junior in the financial services sector, with vast experience of advising both the regulators and a range of banking and corporate institutions. He is also noted for his work in relation to collective investment schemes.

Hodge Malek KC is a towering figure in the financial services sector as a result of his work in a series of high-profile international cases on behalf of financial institutions as well as regulatory bodies. He is well versed in the rules concerning the operations of M&A and consumer credit programmes.

Robert Purves is a very highly regarded junior whose much sought-after advice ranges from technical advisory work on the application of existing legislation to representation in contentious matters of investigation and enforcement. He benefits from his time spent working at the Financial Services Authority and offers particular expertise in the insurance sector.

Ali Malek KC is a powerful advocate in the financial services sector, respected both for his highly effective and technical advice, and for his forceful representation of clients facing investigation and enforcement proceedings. He is particularly noted for his strength and experience operating internationally.

Charlotte Eborall brings cutting-edge insight into the workings of the FCA, thanks in part to her time on secondment there. She has a good knowledge of Part VII transfers, as well as the regulatory space between consumer credit and financial services more generally. She represents both regulators and regulated companies.

Farhaz Khan KC is a widely admired barrister with a growing following among the largest corporations and institutions in the sector. Instructed by both private clients and the regulator, and combining his knowledge in this area with a broader commercial and civil practice, he is able to contend with the most complex and multifaceted issues in the space.

Saima Hanif KC is a well-respected barrister who represents both individuals and institutions undergoing investigation and enforcement proceedings by financial regulators. She also specialises in global financial services regulation with a particular focus across EMEA and Asia-Pacific.

Catherine Gibaud KC has an impressively wide-ranging financial practice which sees her frequently instructed to act in complex, high-profile financial services, banking and fraud cases. She is highly regarded for matters relating to FCA investigations, compliance and mis-selling cases.

Philip Hinks has an impressive financial services practice. He often acts for the FCA in cases including money laundering and investment work, and has an in-depth knowledge of cases related to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. He is also experienced in acting for large groups of claimants and corporates.

Sophie Mallinckrodt is a highly regarded junior with a broad practice covering some of the most technical aspects of financial regulation, particularly in collective investment schemes and the mis-selling of financial products. She is also known to handle high-profile enforcement actions.

Chloë Bell boasts a highly regarded financial services practice, with particular expertise in cryptocurrency-related regulatory issues. She is particularly well versed in advising on enforcement and compliance issues.

Teniola Onabanjo is an experienced barrister whose well-regarded practice regularly sees her in court acting for regulators such as the FCA and PRA. She has particular expertise advising in independent banking reviews and appeals.

Theodor van Sante is a much sought-after junior who has significant experience in financial services. He has expertise in enforcement proceedings, financial regulatory matters and judicial reviews.

William Day is often junior of choice for the FCA, both led and unled, in contentious financial services matters. His financial services practice is complemented by vast expertise across banking litigation and insolvency.