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Mishcon de Reya LLP

Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Individuals)

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Mishcon de Reya LLP

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

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Mishcon de Reya specialises in the representation of individuals in all contentious regulatory issues, having advised on some of the most high-profile matters in the sector. The team's extensive experience before regulatory bodies makes it well placed to offer ongoing strategic advice and training on vital compliance, enforcement and criminal issues for clients. It advises clients at all levels, from senior executives and board members to more junior staff at financial institutions subject to regulatory scrutiny.
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Work Highlights

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  • Mishcon de Reya acted for Thomas Seiler, a former market head at Bank Julius Baer in Switzerland, in relation to a long-running FCA investigation concerning multi-million-dollar corrupt commission payments.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers have detailed knowledge and understanding of compliance matters and the internal regulations of independent regulatory bodies. The team is very knowledgeable and provides clear guidance.

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  • The team shows strength in attention to detail and are very technically proficient. The lawyers have deep expertise in the financial markets and the communication of complex matters is superb.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Adam Epstein
    Adam Epstein

    Adam Epstein

    Adam Epstein is head of Mishcon de Reya's regulatory group. He is noted for advising high-profile individuals under investigation, including executives of high street financial institutions. He has significant experience before the Regulatory Decisions Committee and Upper Tribunal.
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  • Guy Wilkes
    Guy Wilkes

    Guy Wilkes

    Guy Wilkes represents clients including senior traders, regulated companies, non-executive directors and brokers. Guy's practice includes representing clients in various FCA investigations including those relating to alleged non-compliance with anti-money laundering procedures. Before joining Mishcon de Reya, he worked at the FCA, and he can bring that experience to bear for clients.

    • Guy has a brilliant FCA background and is a really clever and thoughtful lawyer.

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    • He is no nonsense and provides sound and pragmatic advice.

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    • Guy provides solid advice and is consistent in his approach.

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  • Elizabeth Hope
    Elizabeth Hope

    Elizabeth Hope

    Elizabeth Hope is a managing associate in Mishcon de Reya's financial services investigations and enforcement team. She is recommended for advice to senior individuals faced with regulatory investigations.

    • She is very keen and detail oriented and has a bright future.

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    • She is super organised and can really handle her clients in a very effective manner.

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    • Elizabeth is an excellent lawyer.

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