Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Individuals) | UK

Brown Rudnick's established team advises on high-profile matters in the financial services space. The team contains experienced advisers to those facing scrutiny and enforcement action from regulators, and is especially noted for its representation of individual clients such as senior executives.

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.

Stephenson Harwood is highly regarded for the representation of individuals, with a rounded team of practitioners able to offer broad experience across the sector for clients who find themselves under the scrutiny of the FCA. Its regulatory expertise is bolstered by a notable criminal capacity, both domestically and cross-border.

Kingsley Napley has a strong practice in the representation of individuals in regulatory investigations or enforcement actions, drawing upon significant strength in employment, criminal and white-collar law to offer a complete service in the area. The team is highly experienced in cases involving issues such as insider trading and mis-selling of products. It also assists individuals under investigation for alleged market manipulation and anti-competitive behaviour. The team also has a growing reputation for non-financial misconduct investigations.

WilmerHale has a broad team operating in all sectors of the market, with particular strength in advising asset managers and private equity groups on compliance with relevant regulatory developments. It is highly regarded for its work assisting financial institutions with major investigations and enforcement actions, drawing on significant litigation strength.

Fox Williams is particularly recognised for its skill and experience in representing individuals who find themselves in conflict with the FCA or other regulatory bodies. It is also noted for its work for corporate clients, handling matters such as market abuse cases and other regulatory investigations and enforcement actions. It is experienced in handling cases that centre on serious allegations of international bribery and corruption.