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Emma Sutcliffe

Emma Sutcliffe

UK 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Individuals)

UK-wide

2 years ranked

About

Provided by Simmons & Simmons LLP

UK

Practice Areas

Emma is Head of the Disputes and Investigations Group in the UK. She has acted on a range of major investment banking disputes on both the financial markets and retail banking side and is a leading partner in the contentious regulatory practice. In particular, Emma has extensive experience of contentious financial services work, including regulatory investigation and enforcement (including from time spent on secondment to the FCA). Emma has advised multiple clients on conduct risk queries including assessment of conduct rule breaches and fitness and propriety, regulatory reporting requirements and regulatory references. Emma also frequently advises on the implications of the changes to firms introduced by the Senior Manager & Certification Regime.

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

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Emma Sutcliffe has a notable track record of handling contentious regulatory matters on behalf of individuals. She regularly guides clients through FCA investigations and advises on enforcement actions.

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

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Emma Sutcliffe is head of UK dispute resolution at Simmons. She has a notable track record of handling contentious regulatory matters on behalf of both corporate clients, including investment banks. She regularly guides clients through FCA investigations and advises on enforcement actions.

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  • She is a very good practitioner.

    Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Individuals)Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Ranked Individuals at Simmons & Simmons LLP (85)

London (Firms)

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