Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates)
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A&O Shearman has a dominant team in the contentious regulatory arena, bringing consistent cross-border strength to matters ranging from regulatory investigations to high-stakes enforcement actions. The firm assists an enviable client base that includes leading domestic and international financial services providers.
Work Highlights
- A&O Shearman represented 11,000 retail investors following the collapse of London Capital & Finance.
Strengths
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"A&O Shearman have a market reputation for being elite in the contentious regulatory space. The team is excellent. They are top-quality and thorough."
"The team at A&O Shearman are generalists, who are not scared to roll up their sleeves and get involved. They are cost-conscious, diligent and responsive."
"A&O Shearman provide unparalleled support, attention to detail and client service. The team are exceedingly hard-working and tenacious, as well as very knowledgeable on technical details."
"A&O Shearman have a market reputation for being elite in the contentious regulatory space. The team is excellent. They are top-quality and thorough."
"The team at A&O Shearman are generalists, who are not scared to roll up their sleeves and get involved. They are cost-conscious, diligent and responsive."
"A&O Shearman provide unparalleled support, attention to detail and client service. The team are exceedingly hard-working and tenacious, as well as very knowledgeable on technical details."
Notable Practitioners
Arnondo Chakrabarti is endorsed for his financial service practice. He is experienced in FCA enforcement and investigatory matters on behalf of household-name institutions, including insurance companies.
Calum Burnett is best known for representing clients in high-stakes FCA enforcement proceedings, including those related to the SMCR.
"Calum is strong in complex, high-value and time-pressured matters. He is uber-responsive and is always completely on top of the detail. He is an extraordinarily good lawyer."
"Calum is the go-to person for anything of material significance in the contentious regulatory sphere. His depth and breadth of expertise, and his management ability outline him as a key partner."
"Calum is really incredible and stands out as being super-smart."
Eve Giles specialises in representing individual clients in regulatory enforcement actions. She is particularly expert in matters with a criminal element, such as money-laundering investigations.
"Eve Giles is first-rate. She is strong in regulatory investigations, both in relation to the FCA and in criminal investigations."
Sarah Hitchins advises banks and investment funds on high-stakes FCA investigations and enforcement proceedings. She is recommended for advice on SMCR issues in the context of investigations.
"She is sought after becuase she gets across everything, and is highly responsive. She is very thoughtful and is sensitive with the client."
"Sarah is amazing. She is always available, gets back to you on a timely basis, and she really knows what she's talking about. She knows the client's needs, and delivers."
"Sarah makes time for clients and takes time to understand their businesses. She is approachable and her work is always to a high standard."
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