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Addleshaw Goddard LLP

Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates)

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Addleshaw Goddard LLP

Rankings

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Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates) - UK-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Addleshaw Goddard works with leading financial services clients on regulatory investigations. The team's expertise is all-encompassing and covers everything from anti-money laundering through to market abuse.

Strengths

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  • The team's knowledge and experience shines through and they are incredibly well briefed and prepared. They have breadth and depth and are able to call on partners with specific areas of expertise.

    Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates) respondentUK
  • The contentious regulatory team think outside of the box and aren't afraid of a challenge. They have excellent service levels and are very responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3David Pygott
    Band 3David Pygott

    David Pygott

    David Pygott is a respected contentious regulatory partner who regularly advises regulated clients on issues including market abuse and anti-money laundering.

    • He is very knowledgeable, always calm and thoughtful, and provides pragmatic advice.

      Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates) respondentUK
    • David is a very high-quality lawyer, he is approachable and very responsive.

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    • David's deep expertise in the subject matter is extremely impressive.

      Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates) respondentUK
    • He is incredibly thorough and knows this space very well.

      Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates) respondentUK
  • Band 4Sarah Thomas
    Band 4Sarah Thomas

    Sarah Thomas

    Sarah Thomas is noted for her considerable regulatory expertise, advising clients on matters including internal investigations and market abuse. Her clients include banks and asset managers.

    • Sarah is an excellent regulatory lawyer and has the ability to think outside the box. She is very responsive and is able to meet tight deadlines.

      Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates) respondentUK
    • Sarah is absolutely excellent and makes the complex straightforward. She is thoughtful and cares about the impact of the outcome.

      Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates) respondentUK

Ranked Individuals at Addleshaw Goddard LLP (2)

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    David Pygott

    Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates)

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    Sarah Thomas

    Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates)

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