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BCLP

Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates)

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BCLP

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

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

BCLP is able to provide highly informed advice on the full range of contentious regulatory matters. Its strong industry and cross-border connections reinforce the formidable team available. The firm's clients include leading investment banks and other financial institutions, and it has expertise in the representation of insurance companies.

Strengths

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  • The team has technical knowledge and is pragmatic and innovative. The lawyers are available, collaborative and exceptionally responsive in urgent matters.

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  • They have a strong team of partners with a very able bench. They've very responsive and able to manage multiple competing demands.

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  • The team's preparation and knowledge in a complex field has been exceptional. They've delivered to the highest standard.

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  • BCLP has a proven track record in handling complex and sophisticated contentious regulatory matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Polly James
    Band 2Polly James

    Polly James

    Polly James is global practice co-leader in financial services disputes and investigations at BCLP. She is a popular choice of counsel for FCA actions and internal investigations.

    • Polly is very good at what she does and is very well respected.

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    • Polly's service and personal attention to everything is superb.

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    • Polly is innovative, calm and solution-oriented.

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    • She is a very safe pair of hands and her approach is understated but clear and measured.

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    • Polly is easy to work with, empathetic, thorough and always patient.

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  • Band 3David Rundle
    Band 3David Rundle

    David Rundle

    David Rundle advises financial service sector clients on regulatory investigations. He is experienced when it comes to assisting clients on matters relating to both the FCA and PRA.

    • He has strong communication skills and is a very trusted pair of hands.

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    • David is an excellent lawyer and he works very hard.

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  • Band 3Oran Gelb
    Band 3Oran Gelb

    Oran Gelb

    Oran Gelb is co-global practice group leader of BCLPs business and commercial disputes group. He represents international financial institutions facing anti-competition and market abuse investigations.

Ranked Individuals at BCLP (3)

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    Polly James

    Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates)

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    David Rundle

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    Oran Gelb

    Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates)

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