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Theodor Van Sante
Position
Specialising in regulatory and financial services work, Theodor has extensive experience acting for financial regulators, including the FCA and PRA, as well as regulated businesses and consumers. Frequently instructed by the FCA, recent instructions include the Equitable Life Scheme of Arrangement and the Royal London Scheme of Arrangement, as well as various Part VII insurance transfers of business. Theodor also has a broader regulatory and commercial practice, including having acted on both the multi-billion pound pieces of litigation to arise out of rights issues during the financial crisis, namely in the PCP v Barclays Bank litigation (acting for the SFO) and the RBS Rights Issue litigation (acting for RBS). Theodor also maintains a practice in civil recovery work under proceeds of crime legislation for the NCA.
Career
Called 2009, Inner Temple; seconded to the FSA (2011) and FCA (2018)
Languages
French, Dutch.
Memberships
COMBAR; FSLA; Bar Pro Bono Unit.
Education
B.Sc. Economics, London School of Economics (2006)
M.S. Management Science, Stanford University (2007)
GDL, City University (2008)
M.St. International Relations, Cambridge University (2015)
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Proceeds of crime (POCA) and asset forfeiture
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3London Bar > Consumer
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3London Bar > Financial services regulation
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2Theodor van Sante –3 Verulam Buildings ‘Responsive and quick, very pleasant to deal with. Theodor is collaborative and provides clear and accurate written advice which identifies how legal issues impact on clients in practical and commercial terms.’
London Bar > Insurance and reinsurance
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3Theodor van Sante –3 Verulam Buildings ‘Theo is both hard working and thorough. He always provides a fresh and analytically sophisticated view of difficult problems. In court he is a forceful and effective advocate.’
London Bar > Banking and finance (including consumer credit)
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 4Theodor Van Sante – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘Theodore has great knowledge of statutory regimes.’
London Bar > Professional negligence
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 5Theodor van Sante –3 Verulam Buildings ‘Theo’s attention to detail and ability to recall detail in a long-running matter is impressive. His advice is always commercial. He is a calm, composed and highly effective advocate.’