Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates)
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
Email address
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+44 20 7831 9222Chambers Review
Macfarlanes has a strong, rounded practice with recognised expertise in contentious issues. The firm is particularly recognised for its work with funds and asset managers. Its close relationships with major firms around the world mean that the team is able to operate effectively on a multi-jurisdictional level. The team has deep experience representing clients in FCA investigations relating to insider trading and market abuse, among other areas.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Macfarlanes is a high-calibre full-service law firm that provides excellent service across the board."
"Macfarlanes have a really good team of thoughtful lawyers who are able to punch above their weight. They are practical and commercial thinkers."
"Macfarlanes provides top-notch service. They have a deep understanding of the regulatory system, and they provide impactful, practical advice."
"Macfarlanes is a high-calibre full-service law firm that provides excellent service across the board."
"Macfarlanes have a really good team of thoughtful lawyers who are able to punch above their weight. They are practical and commercial thinkers."
"Macfarlanes provides top-notch service. They have a deep understanding of the regulatory system, and they provide impactful, practical advice."
Notable Practitioners
Matthew McCahearty leads the litigation and dispute resolution group, and is a noted dispute resolution specialist representing banks in a wide range of contentious matters. He acts as head of Macfarlanes' litigation and dispute resolution group.
Matthew McCahearty is a noted dispute resolution specialist representing banks in a wide range of contentious matters. He acts as head of Macfarlanes' litigation and dispute resolution group.
"Matt has a strong command of legal developments and the current legal landscape. He instils confidence in clients."