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Professional Discipline - UK-wide

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Taylor Wessing possesses particular strength in the field of financial sector regulation, advising on high-profile regulatory proceedings against accountants. The firm frequently acts for major professional service firms in relation to FRC investigations. The team is experienced in managing the interaction between large and complex civil claims, disciplinary processes and regulatory inquiries.

Work Highlights

  • Taylor Wessing continued to act for Grant Thornton in respect of proceedings by the liquidators of Patisserie Holdings Plc (in liquidation) and its group companies arising from Grant Thornton's role as statutory auditor.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrew Howell
2
Andrew Howell
2
Band 2
Andrew Howell heads the firm's disputes and investigations team. He regularly handles FRC investigations on behalf of major accountancy firms.

Andrew Howell is absolutely excellent on audit-related regulatory matters.

Andrew Howell is exceptional on all fronts.

Julian Randall
5
Julian Randall
5
Band 5
Julian Randall is particularly skilled at providing advice to accountancy firms and individual partners facing FRC and FCA investigations. He regularly advises on proceedings involving allegations of negligence relating to audits.

Julian Randall is highly experienced in dealing with regulatory investigations and extremely knowledgeable about the legal and commercial aspects.

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Stuart Broom
U
Up and Coming

Stuart Broom specialises in professional negligence claims and investigations within the accountancy sector. He often represents individuals from large professional service firms.

Stuart Broom has a real depth of knowledge in the area. He's highly supportive and advises appropriately. He understands the risk to us and is commercial and pragmatic.

Stuart is technically strong and responsive as well as being empathetic, which has been really appreciated.

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Professional Discipline

Andrew Howell
2
Andrew Howell
2
Band 2
Julian Randall
5
Julian Randall
5
Band 5
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Stuart Broom
U
Up and Coming