Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates) - UK-wide
What the Team is Known For
Eversheds Sutherland represents senior individuals and major financial institutions in high-profile FCA investigations and enforcement actions. Given the firm's international scope, it is also adept at handling cross-border investigations. The team also provides a full-service offering supported by financial crime, compliance and risk advisory expertise.
Strengths
"Eversheds Sutherland have an ability to understand what the authorities expect. The team have sound and practical knowledge of the regulators."
"The team at Eversheds Sutherland provide expertise and insight into the latest regulatory developments."
"The team at Eversheds have a first-class ability to provide holistic guidance and reassurance within required timeframes."
Work Highlights
Eversheds Sutherland acted for Equifax on an FCA enforcement investigation arising from a 2017 cybersecurity incident.
Notable Practitioners
Gregory Brandman has extensive investigations experience and acts for both regulated institutions and their senior managers. Brandman often advises on FCA investigations and enforcements. "Gregory Brandman is smart, easy to work with and has great experience. His client service is great, and he's very responsive." "Gregory takes on complicated cases and he is an impressive guy. He has a good reputation and deservedly so. He is all over the detail, and is fair and balanced in the way he deals with things." "Gregory provides excellent insight into the regulatory approach on a range of issues."