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.

"Adam is incredibly user-friendly, very bright and gets right into the detail. He has an incredible eye for detail."

"Adam has a deep and practical understanding of the sector. He's great to work with and understands the client."

"Adam operates in the financial services sector at the highest end. He provides a unique insight into a niche and technical space, and can provide practical tips."

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.

"Ali is a great operator and is very charming with clients."

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.

"Hodge is a go-to silk. He's a highly persuasive advocate, a devastating cross-examiner, and judges capitulate and listen to him. He is highly regarded by clients and a real intellectual powerhouse."

"Hodge is a great lawyer. He gives a strategic overview and excels in complex situations with no clear path forward. He is great at giving advice to clients and is commercial and accessible."

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.

"Robert is experienced in cross-border work. He is easy to deal with, and his strength is his ability to explain complex areas of law clearly. Robert always adds value and provides clear advice."

"Robert has an encyclopedic knowledge. He is highly responsive, available and good fun."

"Robert is an exceptional practitioner. He has a high level of sophistication combined with a practical, commercial approach."

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.

"Charlotte is exceptional. She is approachable, commercial, measured and super easy to work with."

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.

"It is a delight to work with Farhaz. He is very user-friendly and excellent at what he does."

"Farhaz is very clever, and his interpersonal skills are particularly standout. He is excellent in sensitive investigations."

"Farhaz takes an intellectual approach, and is practical and dynamic."

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.

"Saima is a very impressive lawyer. She is very knowledgeable in the space."

"Saima is excellent. She's bright, user-friendly and well thought of in this field."

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.

"Catherine is a great barrister and has added expertise from her actuarial background. She has a good technical understanding, and her skill set is incredibly effective."

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.

"Philip is knowledgeable about financial services. He is a good advocate, on top of all the points and quick at answering all the questions."

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.

"Sophie Mallinckrodt is very good."

William Day is a rising star who 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.

"William is an excellent junior. He is confident, hard-working and on top of the detail."