Financial Services
UK Bar Guide 2025 : London (Bar)
Band 3
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4 Pump Court is a well-respected set whose members offer a range of expertise in regulatory matters. This expertise is frequently called upon by the FCA in significant enforcement actions, as well as by financial institutions on regulatory challenges and civil proceedings, both in the UK and offshore. Recently, members appeared in Banque Havilland, Edmund Rowland, Vladimir Bolelyy and David Rowland v FCA, an Upper Tribunal case concerned with market manipulation.
Carl Wall and Stewart Gibbs are the senior clerks.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerks at this set are responsive."
"The clerking team at 4 Pump Court are helpful."
"The clerks at this set are responsive."
"The clerking team at 4 Pump Court are helpful."
Notable Practitioners
James Purchas is an outstanding junior with prowess not only in the strictly regulatory aspects of financial services, but also in complementary areas such as insolvency and payments. He is often called upon to advise on issues without precedent.
"James is extremely thorough and he has acute attention to detail."
"James is very knowledgeable and a good advocate. He is phenomenally hard-working and gets good results in high-profile litigation. He is quick and smooth in responding to points."
"James Purchas is a KC in waiting and is rated very highly."
Nicholas Vineall KC is a first-round pick for many looking for regulatory representation thanks to his deep understanding of the sector combined with his thorough knowledge of the inner workings of the regulator. He is also often called upon to advise the FCA itself. He is recognised for his understanding of perimeter issues.
"Nick Vineall is a standout; he is excellent in this area."