Financial Services

Bankim Thanki KC is much valued by banks, on both the retail and investment sides, for his ability to construct a highly sophisticated defence in response to regulatory inquiries by the FCA, PRA and SFO. A strong background in commercial litigation combined with extensive international experience makes him a powerful choice for City institutions. He is also sought out to represent accountants.

"Bankim Thanki is one of the star players at the commercial Bar. He is incredibly clever, outstandingly hard-working and superbly well prepared. He's a good cross-examiner and is highly effective."

"Bankim is an excellent lawyer. He is good at pushing a team to excel, and clients hold him in high regard for his incredibly clear and well-thought-through advice."

"Bankim is one of the leading financial service barristers at the Bar. He is highly academic and a very effective advocate."

Richard Lissack KC is greatly respected on account of his finely honed skills across the criminal, regulatory and banking spheres. Qualified to practise in New York, Dubai, Northern Ireland and the Caribbean, he is much valued for his skill in handling proceedings with major multi-jurisdictional concerns.

"Richard is an extremely talented advocate and is very brave. He thinks outside the box and finds remarkable solutions."

"Richard grapples with legal issues very quickly and is able to deal with the unusual and the orthodox."

"Richard is the real deal. He is very suave, knowledgeable and has unparalleled experience at the Bar."

Eleanor Davison is an accomplished junior counsel with a respected practice at the intersection of criminal law and civil regulatory matters. Her astute advice is highly valued by household-name financial institutions, and she is also noted for frequently counselling the FCA.

"Eleanor is all in the detail. She is able to spot problems before they become difficulties. She bends over backwards for those who instruct her."

"Eleanor is very impressive and has good judgement. She can work out where the problems are in a case."

"Eleanor Davison is responsive, has impressive judgement and is willing to get into the detail."

Drawing upon his past life as a qualified chartered accountant, Henry King KC is able to adroitly handle the most complex and technical aspects of regulatory disputes between financial institutions and the FCA. He is also experienced in acting in tax disputes and has extensive knowledge on tax avoidance schemes.

"Henry King has a lovely courtroom manner; he comes across to judges as reasonable and has a calm and measured approach. He is very good with spreadsheets and figures, and is a top choice."

Rebecca Loveridge is a high-quality junior who inspires confidence when acting on contentious matters involving regulators such as the FRC and FCA. Her areas of strength include advising on actions related to audits, as well as banking issues such as Libor fixing.

"Rebecca is an excellent barrister. She is decisive, direct and provides clear advice."

Richard Coleman KC is a well-regarded figure across the City who is appreciated for his talent and experience in both litigation and other modes of dispute resolution. He is also noted for his ability to handle the administrative and public law aspects of financial services regulation.

"Richard is extremely impressive. He is good with clients and is able to make complex issues simple. He has a good strategic approach."

"Richard is a technical lawyer and does a lot of heavy lifting in the financial services sector."

Robin Barclay KC is a leading practitioner in many areas of financial services, whose widely acknowledged expertise in financial crime, fraud and other regulatory matters makes him an increasingly popular choice for both individuals and companies. He regularly drafts independent board reports, and his experience in civil and criminal matters means that he is often called upon to advise on a range of cross-border issues.

"Robin is extremely experienced and able to work to short, intense deadlines. He has strong institutional knowledge of the FCA and brings a lot of gravitas."

"Robin is excellent and a go-to silk for complex financial service contentious work."

"Robin is an expert and very steeped in the detail. He adds enormous value, in terms of his advocacy and his ability to sift through large amounts of detail."

Leonora Sagan has a solid financial services practice and is frequently sought out to represent both corporates and individuals. She is extremely well versed in misconduct and FCA investigation cases, among numerous other matters.

"Leonora is a bright young barrister who is great at black letter law. She is thorough in going into the documents."

"Leonora is an exceptional advocate and advisory lawyer. She is a leading practitioner for contentious financial regulatory advice and complex investigations."

"Leonora is extremely clever and has a lot of experience in contentious regulatory work."

Nicholas Medcroft KC is particularly admired for his strength in handling commercial litigation in a regulatory context, where he advises clearing banks and individuals who are undergoing FCA investigation and enforcement proceedings. He is also instructed by the FCA and FRC.

"Nicholas is an anti-money laundering expert. He is very responsive, down to earth and knows his subject extremely well."

"He is a very good barrister. He's very measured, and has a good way of calming down matters in court and getting to the nub of the issues. He is thorough and methodical, and his oral advocacy is good."

Nik Yeo has wide-ranging expertise in the financial services sector, encompassing both criminal and civil cases. He regularly handles FCA investigations and compliance issues. He also advises on cryptocurrency-related regulatory issues.

"Nik is an effective and capable senior junior."

"Nik is technically excellent and very commercial."

Richard Handyside KC is a popular choice for the Financial Services Compensation Scheme and other financial institutions in handling high-profile disputes. He is adept at handling litigation concerning MiFID II, the FSMA and collapsed businesses.

"Richard Handyside is an amazing silk."

"Richard is a good barrister and a strong advocate."

Robin Lööf is described as a superb financial services lawyer, and he focuses on representing organisations and smaller banks. He is able to provide expert representation in anti-money laundering matters, FCA enforcement actions and other financial regulation cases.

"Robin is very smart and an excellent advocate. He is good at sifting through large amounts of detail. He provides insightful input on cases."

"Robin has a good manner with clients and reasonable commercial sense. He makes himself available, and his input is clear and useful."

"Robin is an absolutely superb financial services lawyer. He is really outstanding."

Timothy Dutton CBE KC is a doyen of the Bar who is able to draw upon almost peerless levels of experience handling a range of financial services matters at all levels. His parallel expertise in professional discipline makes him an especially good representative of individuals in the financial industry undergoing investigation. He is also adept at advising regulators and financial institutions.

"Timothy Dutton is incredibly highly regarded and is very strong in this field."