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Macfarlanes LLP

Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates)

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Macfarlanes LLP

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

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

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 means 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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Macfarlanes advised Macquarie Bank in relation to an FCA enforcement investigation that was instigated because of an unauthorised trading incident.

Strengths

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  • Everyone I've dealt with has been really energetic, focused and sensible.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Matthew McCahearty
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    Matthew McCahearty

    Matthew McCahearty is a noted dispute resolution specialist who represents banks in a wide range of contentious matters.

    • Matthew is very intelligent; he is across the detail but also sees the bigger picture.

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    • Matthew is very experienced, hard-working and committed.

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    • He is very effective and efficient and is used to working on cross-border litigation.

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