Financial Services

Javan Herberg KC is highly reputed in all aspects of regulatory and enforcement action, and much in demand as both an adviser and advocate. He has first-hand experience across a number of forums including the High Court, the Supreme Court and the Upper Tribunal.

Javan is the master of financial service regulatory work. He knows the market inside out, is a pleasure to deal with and wins the confidence of clients.

Javan is the standout practitioner for financial services disputes in the RDC, the Upper Tribunal and beyond.

Javan is involved in all the important cases and so has an amazing insight into current issues. His views and insights are second to none.

Andrew George KC is a recognised specialist in the financial services field, and particularly praised for his skill and expertise in dealing with the intricacies of the FCA investigation and enforcement process. He is experienced in the representation of individuals, as well as financial institutions.

He is a brilliant barrister, particularly strong in FCA enforcement cases. He is good at seeing how the case will play out and what the pressure points are, and he will support his client accordingly.

Andrew George is a go-to choice for tricky financial service claims. He has excellent technical skills and is able to explain complex issues to clients in language they understand.

Andrew is one of the best lawyers. His courtroom manner is so sharp. He is first class.

Andrew Green KC is a widely lauded adviser with extensive experience dealing with regulatory bodies, including the Financial Reporting Council and the Prudential Regulation Authority. In addition to acting in investigations and disciplinary proceedings, he has also been called upon to assess the scope of regulatory action itself.

Andrew is a well-rounded and experienced litigator. He has a large breadth of experience and tremendous financial services knowledge.

Andrew Green is a leader in financial services. He is a very skilled advocate, is highly user-friendly and gets into all the details of a case.

Andrew is an exceptional KC. He owns the courtroom, is highly strategic and is excellent with clients. He provides that robust confidence everyone wants to see.

Ben Jaffey KC enjoys a stellar reputation for his command of the intersection of administrative and public law with financial services. He is a first choice for representation before a range of financial regulatory bodies and tribunals including the FCA, PRA and Upper Tribunal. Alongside working on disputes arising in the wholesale energy and forex markets, he has also been engaged in cases concerning accusations of financial misreporting.

Ben has great forensic insight and great credibility with judges. He has real depth and range, and he is a tremendously good team player.

Ben is a brilliant cross-examiner, brilliant in submissions, clever and good to deal with.

Ben is a very clever lawyer, not afraid to be direct and robust. His intellect is phenomenal, so his advice is well received. He understands the regulator work, where you can push and pull.

Simon Pritchard is a highly regarded junior who works on the full array of financial regulatory matters for both institutions and individuals, including collective investment schemes, market abuse and insider trading issues.

Simon is a superstar in this field; he is a go-to for complex financial services cases.

Simon is responsive, insightful and user-friendly. He has strong expertise in financial services regulatory work and is really fun to work with.

Simon is so intelligent and all over the regulations. He understands how the FCA thinks and how tribunal matters play out.

Ajay Ratan is a strong choice for the FCA in matters including judicial reviews and enforcement actions. Meanwhile, he is additionally called upon by clients to go against regulators in proceedings.

Ajay Ratan is very hard-working, a good team player, and innovative and open to new ideas. Ajay is a good lawyer and a good member of the team.

Ajay is exceptionally bright, user-friendly and great to work with.

Ajay is a barrister going places. He always makes himself available, is always clear on the page and is considered a KC in the making.

Monica Carss-Frisk KC is renowned for her prowess throughout public and regulatory law, turning her hand successfully to the regulatory provisions governing financial services. She is frequently sought out by the FCA for counsel in high-stakes matters, including appellate work and judicial review.

Monica produced strong advisory work. She was precise, clear, responsive and very user-friendly.

Monica is a well-established practitioner, particularly for the FCA. She is knowledgeable in all aspects of the law.

Monica is a go-to for finance and regulatory-related public law issues.

Andrew Hunter KC is a strong advocate who combines deep sector knowledge with a sophisticated courtroom manner. He acts for the FCA as well as for those undergoing regulatory proceedings. His work includes dealing with allegations of rate fixing and misrepresentation, among other issues.

Andrew is hugely active in this space and he is absolutely fabulous. He is brilliant and has huge amounts of experience.

Daniel Burgess has a strong financial services practice and is considered a go-to junior in the space. He acts on behalf of defendants in complex FCA enforcement cases and is regularly before the Upper Tribunal.

Daniel is a pleasure to deal with. He is charming, always on top of the detail and alive to commercial drivers.

Daniel is very good on details and is an effective advocate. He's an excellent team player and is ferociously intelligent. He is very accessible and has a gentle and reassuring manner.

Daniel is thoughtful, practical and knowledgeable. He is very clever and modest, which makes him exceptionally good to work with. His work is thorough, inventive and presentable to clients.

Harry Adamson has a very active financial services practice and is particularly noted for FCA-related matters. He is often before the Upper Tribunal and acts in judicial reviews.

Harry is incredibly smart, thoughtful and really hard-working. He's calm, disarming and incredibly sharp.

Harry Adamson is super smart and good at analysing risk. He's a very clear drafter, is well prepared and has a clear view about what lands well and what doesn't.

Harry is incisive, unafraid and has an innate ability to condense and simplify. He's extremely user-friendly.

Paul Luckhurst enjoys a varied practice, advising on both contentious and non-contentious financial services matters. As well as acting for and against UK and overseas financial service regulators, he also has experience of commercial litigation in the financial services arena.

Paul is authoritative and assertive in how he approaches things. He is excellent - he delivers on time and his written work is extremely good.

Paul is responsive, hard-working and really stands out. He is extremely bright and can boil complex issues down in an understandable way. His drafting is excellent and he is always available to help.

Paul has strong commitment. He is a really clever, and his insight is in excess of his years. He performs at a high level and will have a bright future.