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Linklaters

Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates)

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

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Linklaters has a powerful contentious regulatory offering with an unrivalled capacity to handle the largest and most complex matters for international clients. The contentious practice includes advising financial institutions on investigations into alleged market manipulation and insider trading. Its key clients include leading investment banks and asset managers.
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Strengths

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  • They have good client knowledge and they tailor the advice accordingly.

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  • The team has detailed technical and practical knowledge.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Nikunj Kiri
    Nikunj Kiri

    Nikunj Kiri

    Nikunj Kiri is respected for his deep expertise in advising insurers and banks facing regulatory investigations.

    • His wider knowledge on banks and insurance companies is very useful. He has a lot of expertise, is very thorough and responsive.

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    • He is very adept at understanding what the client is most focused on. He has significant technical and practical experience which is extremely valuable and his work is of an incredibly high standard.

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  • Alison Wilson
    Alison Wilson

    Alison Wilson

    Alison Wilson is global head of litigation, arbitration and investigations at Linklaters. She is well versed in the representation of large banks and other financial services firms in enforcement investigations.

    • She is excellent and has a very strong industry presence.

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  • Clare McMullen
    Clare McMullen

    Clare McMullen

    Clare McMullen is noted for her work on regulatory investigations. She is also regularly sought out by clients to provide regulatory advice on market conduct and insider trading.

    • Clare is thoughtful and skilled in her approach. She is a great communicator and she is very strategic.

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