LAWYER PROFILE

Dorian Drew

UK 2026

Clifford Chance LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates)

UK-wide

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Dorian Drew is a solicitor-advocate and former barrister, specialising in investigations and regulatory enforcement action, as well as financial services litigation.

Dorian has represented clients during investigations and disciplinary action brought by domestic and international regulators, including the FSA, SFO, various exchanges, SEC and US DOJ. Dorian has spent nine months on secondment in the Enforcement Division of the FSA.

Dorian is also Co-Chair of Clifford Chance's Armed Forces Network.

Career

Queen Mary, University of London (LLB) 1994

Bar Vocational Course, Inns of Court School of Law 1995

Pupillage, 2 Gray’s Inn Square (First Six), Francis Taylor Building (Second Six) 1996

Tenant, Francis Taylor Building, Chambers of Alan Tyrrell QC 1997

Non-practising barrister and Assistant, Lovells 1998

Associate, Norton Rose 2000 – became a Partner 2008

Secondment, Enforcement Division, Financial Services Authority 2002

Joined Clifford Chance as a Partner 2013

Professional Memberships

Main board director-elect of the National Skills Academy for Financial Services.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Dorian Drew is a go-to practitioner for domestic and international banks on FCA and PRA investigations and enforcement actions. Dorian's practice includes cross-jurisdictional matters alongside criminal-related matters.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Dorian is highly experienced and clients trust him.
Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates)Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He is a true expert in providing strategic advice for enforcement and dispute resolution. He brings a clear understanding, practical approach, and crystal clear advice that achieves great results.
Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates)Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession