Stephenson Harwood

Commercial Litigation

David’s experience covers many regulator-led and internal investigations as well as handling financial services enforcement matters. He handles cases involving insider dealing, market abuse, fraud and regulatory rule breaches. He also has handles high value and complex financial disputes, His was previously head of litigation and investigations at a major investment bank.

He is highly experienced in advising and representing clients on financial regulatory enforcement matters and related investigations, including interactions with various regulatory authorities. Recognised as an expert in UK and EU financial services regulation, David is often called upon to conduct or advise on complex internal investigations, including those flowing from whistleblowing. He represents both regulated firms and their management and employees.

David also advises clients on key regulatory procedures, policies and processes such as those relating to senior managers and conduct rules, market abuse, AML, ABC, sanctions, whistleblowing, regulatory disclosures and other compliance priorities.

David has extensive experience in complex banking and other financial services disputes including those involving derivatives, structured products and other complex financial instruments.