Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory | UK

Arnondo Chakrabarti is head of A&O's London litigation team. He handles FCA enforcement and investigatory matters on behalf of household-name institutions, including insurance companies.

Deborah Finkler acts for major banks in investigations concerning compliance with product and policy regulations.

Adam Epstein is head of Mishcon de Reya's regulatory group. He is noted for advising high-profile individuals under investigation, including executives of high street financial institutions. He has significant experience before the Regulatory Decisions Committee and Upper Tribunal.

"Calum is the best regulatory lawyer I have dealt with in the City; his advice is clear and succinct and his judgement is spot on. He is a trusted adviser."

"Carlos is a grandee in this space and exudes an advisory confidence which is born of deep experience. He has an obvious appreciation of the tactical and strategic approaches necessary to deal appropriately with regulatory enforcement matters."

"Dorian is excellent on his feet in terms of responding to questions and points made by enforcement agencies, turning those questions into effective points for clients."

"Her ability to shape her advice regarding strategy and case strengths and weaknesses in a very practical and realistic way is probably the most valuable aspect of working with Helen."

Martyn Hopper has an outstanding reputation handling FCA investigations on behalf of household-name insurers and investment banks.

"Nathan is very good at looking at the broader picture, understanding our wider strategic objective, and then factoring that into his advice."

Peter Bibby frequently acts for senior managers of leading financial institutions on internal and FCA investigations.

Philip Parish is acclaimed for representing clients faced with high-level regulatory investigations. His client base includes financial institutions and senior executives.

Simon Orton is global co-head of the Freshfields financial institutions group. He is regularly sought out by clients with global reach for his experience acting in regulatory proceedings.

Stephen Pollard is highly recommended for advising senior executives of regulated institutions in proceedings brought by the FCA and foreign financial regulators.

"Nikunj has subject matter expertise combined with the ability to apply that to real-life problems in a user-friendly and approachable manner."

Polly James is a popular choice of counsel for FCA actions and internal investigations. She regularly advises both individual clients and large financial institutions.

Sara George of Sidley Austin maintains a notably strong practice at the intersection of financial crime and regulatory enforcement. She is adept at handling cross-border enforcement and investigations.

Alison Wilson is well versed in the representation of large retail banks and financial services firms in enforcement investigations.

Andrea Monks frequently assists clients in litigation arising from disputes and investigations from regulators including the PRA and FCA regarding regulatory breaches.

Andrew Hart is an experienced dispute resolution practitioner who focuses on the financial services industry. He is known for handling both litigation and regulatory proceedings for leading banks.

"Arun has extensive and wide-ranging knowledge of the financial services area and he also has experience of litigation and dispute resolution."

Claire Cross of Corker Binning is known for her representation of senior individuals in regulatory investigations. She also has noted expertise in joint UK and US regulatory investigations.

Dan Lavender is particularly noted for handling misconduct and market abuse investigations. He has expertise in multi-jurisdictional investigations and enforcement actions.

"David has the ability to grasp complex areas quickly and provide straightforward advice. He is always very responsive."

Guy Wilkes represents financial institutions such as investment firms in various FCA investigations including those relating to alleged non-compliance with anti-money laundering procedures. Before joining Mishcon de Reya, he worked at the FCA, and he can bring that experience to bear for clients.

Harvey Knight of Withers is a popular choice of practitioner for senior executives in the financial services industry. His capabilities include exit counselling and internal investigations.

Jill Lorimer provides expertise in insider trading, market abuse and misconduct to individuals facing investigation by the FCA.

Katie Stephen of Norton Rose Fulbright regularly counsels banks, insurers and commercial clients on FCA enforcement investigations, with additional experience in the representation of individuals.

"Matthew is a fantastic performer who can navigate the most complex of matters and explain and advise on them clearly. He is also incredibly commercial and never loses sight of his clients' objectives when approaching matters."

"Oran is just wonderful. He is a first-rate practitioner with deep experience and excellent judgement. He's also a warm and engaging person who is deeply committed to his clients."

Peter Wright is noted for his representation of international banks and securities traders in major investigations and enforcement actions.

David Pygott of Addleshaw Goddard is a respected practitioner who advises companies on investigations and enquiries, often by the FCA.

Elaine Penrose is noted for her handling of contentious regulatory work in the financial services sector. She is well versed in matters pertaining to PRA and FCA enforcement investigations and compliance issues.

Eve Giles specialises in representing individual clients in regulatory enforcement actions. She is particularly expert in matters with a criminal element, such as money-laundering investigations.

Justin McClelland has notable experience primarily acting for individuals in investigations by regulators including the FCA, SFO and PRA.

"Oliver is really clever and has a strong reputation in the field. He is really on the money with things, very authoritative and tactually astute."

"In a highly charged, pressurised environment, Philip is the calm, thoughtful and reassuring voice of reason. He is technically excellent, and his experience both as a regulator and on the client side enables him to provide pragmatic, balanced, insightful advice."

"Richard is very capable and he is very experienced. He is particularly good with insurance-backed cases and he knows the market commercially."

Sarah Hitchins advises banks and investment funds on high-stakes FCA investigations and enforcement proceedings. She is recommended for advice on SMCR issues in the context of investigations.

"When it is difficult or when we need someone to put in the work and find solutions, she is absolutely brilliant. She has a huge amount of experience, she is versatile and she is really good on complex financial services work."

Sona Ganatra handles contentious financial services matters, regularly guiding clients through FCA and SFO investigations. She also has expertise when advising clients on financial crime issues in a regulatory context.

Thomas Connor frequently advises investment banks and financial services firms on internal and regulatory enforcement investigations.

Tony Katz of DLA Piper advises leading financial institutions on regulatory disputes and is recommended for his work on FCA investigations and enforcement actions.

"I think he is first-rate and my go-to. He is very savvy and is very good at anticipating 15 steps ahead, which is critical. I also think that he has great commercial awareness."

William Charles of Milbank is building an impressive practice in the area and often works with financial institutions on regulatory investigations.