Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates) | UK

A&O Shearman has a dominant team in the contentious regulatory arena, bringing consistent cross-border strength to matters ranging from regulatory investigations to high-stakes enforcement actions. The firm assists an enviable client base that includes leading domestic and international financial services providers.

Ashurst has a respected offering in the contentious regulatory arena and is regularly sought out by leading financial institutions for advice on high-stakes matters. The team experienced in both internal investigations and FCA investigations and enforcement actions.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has a respected financial services team that works on a host of contentious issues. Its lawyers act for a number of globally recognised banks and leading asset managers. The team offers advice on matters concerning both domestic and foreign regulators.

BCLP is able to provide highly informed advice on the full range of contentious regulatory matters. Its strong industry and cross-border connections reinforce the formidable team available. The firm's clients include leading investment banks and other financial institutions, and it has expertise in the representation of insurance companies.

CMS has an extensive practice that covers a range of contentious regulatory issues, including FCA investigations. The team is also recommended for its advice on governance arrangements and the SMCR regime. The firm's client list includes retail banks, insurance companies and fund managers.

Freshfields has a notable financial services team that is able to bring expertise to the largest and most business-critical regulatory matters. Its lawyers' experience in some of the largest cases in the sector means that it is equipped with invaluable market intelligence. The firm counts among its clients significant investment banks and technology companies.

Hogan Lovells has an extensive and experienced practice with a global reach. The firm draws upon parallel expertise in banking and consumer finance to inform a fully rounded offering able to cover the full array of contentious issues in the sector. Its lawyers advise clients across the spectrum of financial services.

Simmons & Simmons' lawyers are specialists in the funds sector, bringing significant experience of enforcement procedure within the space. The team's experience is more broad though, and it is equally at home when advising banks or crypto clients.

Slaughter and May has an esteemed financial services team that works on a range of contentious matters. Its lawyers act for a broad range of regulated clients clients including investment and retail banks. As well as advising on UK-focused matters, the team is also adept at handling work that requires advice on international regulatory bodies.

Addleshaw Goddard works with leading financial services clients on regulatory investigations. The team's expertise is all-encompassing and covers everything from anti-money laundering through to market abuse.

Eversheds Sutherland represents major financial institutions in high-profile FCA investigations and enforcement actions. It is also adept at handling cross-border investigations. The team also provides a full-service offering supported by financial crime, compliance and risk advisory expertise.

Latham & Watkins's contentious regulatory team works with a range of regulated groups, including banks and asset managers, on investigations by the FCA and PRA. Areas of work include skilled person reviews, market abuse and emerging areas relating to cryptocurrency.

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.

Stephenson Harwood houses an impressive contentious regulatory team. Its lawyers advise clients on a wide range of matters, including regulatory investigations.