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Clifford Chance LLP

Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates)

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Clifford Chance LLP

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

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Clifford Chance is a market-leading firm in the financial services regulatory arena, with enviable strength in contentious matters. Its recent areas of activity include FCA and PRA enforcement investigations. The team advises an enviable array of clients including investment banks, fintech companies and asset management firms.
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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance represented a global investment bank in an investigation concerning a significant trading error.

Strengths

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  • The firm is a go-to external counsel for the most intricate and high-stakes transactions. The team has shown a deep understanding of business needs, providing tailored advice on complex transactions.

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  • A skilled team in financial services, both in securities law and in contentious regulatory matters. The firm has a broad base of partners with skills in a wide range of areas.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Dorian Drew
    Dorian Drew

    Dorian Drew

    Dorian Drew is a go-to practitioner for domestic and international banks on FCA and PRA investigations and enforcement actions. Dorian's practice includes cross-jurisdictional matters alongside criminal-related matters.

    • Dorian is highly experienced and clients trust him.

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    • He is a true expert in providing strategic advice for enforcement and dispute resolution. He brings a clear understanding, practical approach, and crystal clear advice that achieves great results.

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  • Oliver Pegden
    Oliver Pegden

    Oliver Pegden

    Oliver Pegden advises financial services clients on internal and FCA and PRA investigations.

    • Oliver is rated highly, he is clever and is very hard-working. He is a deep thinker and has a keen interest in the industry.

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