Fox Williams LLP has ‘great insight’ into the financial services sector and provides ’very articulate advice’ to senior executives, neo and challenger banks, and mid-range investment firms subject to FCA, SFO and PRA investigations and enforcement actions. ‘Very user-friendly’ team head Sona Ganatra is an ’expert in the field’, including in relation to non-financial misconduct, as well as for fintech clients undergoing investigation or supervisory intervention by the FCA. Sebastian Sayer has a strong appreciation of the inner workings of the regulator, having formerly been in-house at the FCA; he has recently been involved in numerous regulatory investigations for individuals at investment banks with regard to AML infractions. Peter Wright has significant gravitas in the sector and, in his role as senior consultant, remains involved in FCA enforcement investigations and related civil and criminal proceedings.
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- 'The very knowledgeable team has great insight and provides very articulate advice.'
- 'The very user-friendly Sona Ganatra is an expert in the field.'
- 'Sebastian Sayer provides standout knowledge, experience and preparation for the client. He is always very well prepared and provides concise and comforting advice.'
- 'Great time, client friendly and good knowledge of the sector.'
- 'What sets FW apart is their profound understanding of our business and objectives, coupled with a 'can-do' pragmatic approach. The FW team leveraged their extensive expertise and experience to tackle the primary legal and regulatory challenges we faced. However, they did not stop there. They consistently kept our corporate goals in mind, ensuring their solutions were aligned with our broader strategic vision. This holistic perspective enabled them to contribute value beyond their primary legal responsibilities.'
- 'Their responsiveness and dedication allowed them to seamlessly integrate into our operations, effectively becoming an indispensable extension of our team. By addressing our needs comprehensively and proactively, FW not only resolved immediate issues but also positioned us for long-term success. Their ability to think and act with our best interests at heart truly differentiated them and made them a highly valued partner in our business journey. Sebastian Sayer and Peter Wright were our contacts.'
- 'Fox Williams are the obvious choice for contentious and non-contentious financial services matters.'
- 'Peter Wright who heads the team has decades of experience in this field having worked as a Technical Specialist in the FCA's Enforcement Division before returning to private practice 10 years ago. He is a noted expert in particular in perimeter cases and is currently acting in the long running Dabbs Review into the HBOS corruption scandal. Sona Ganatra is a partner in the team and brings her expertise as a commercial litigator to bear on the team's financial services practice. Seb Sayer was hired from the Enforcement division of The FCA where he undertook many of the FCA's significant criminal cases. The team are utterly professional, totally knowledgeable, cool under pressure, and inspire trust and confidence from their clients. They are the obvious choice for difficult and complex financial services matters.'
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Peter Wright
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Sona Ganatra
Other key lawyers
James Carlton; Peter Wright; Sebastian Sayer; Andrew Marra