Counting challenger banks, subsidiary banks, investment firms, fintech firms and senior executives within its key client roster, Fox Williams LLP handles a broad range of regulatory work, including internal investigations, supervisory interventions and regulatory reporting into issues of non-financial misconduct, controls, and governance, and financial crime. ‘Extremely commercial and responsive, ’ Sona Ganatra maintains a reputation for high-profile internal investigations and regulatory advisory work, particularly involving misconduct, governance failures, and criminal allegations. Notable matters include leading the independent investigation into sexual misconduct at the CBI. While ’smart and committed’ Sebastian Sayer is a key port of call for senior executives, compliance officers, and directors in complex regulatory and criminal matters, his highlights include advising on whistleblowing, SMCR compliance, governance, and Companies House prosecutions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Key individuals include Sona Ganatra, Peter Finch, and Sebastian Sayer, who have great knowledge of the industry, are extremely commercial and responsive.’
- ‘Excellent team that packs a big punch in this space.'
- ‘Sebastian Sayer has fantastic experience in FCA cases, which cross over with criminal issues. He is smart and committed.'
- ‘Sona Gonatra has good client management skills and Seb Sayer is a growing profile in the sector.’
- ‘Sona Ganatra is one of the stand-out partners in London dealing with financial services regulatory work. She provides wise and strategic advice to a range of clients covering all manner of issues that impact the regulatory sector. A pleasure to work with.’
- ‘The team has gone from strength to strength under the co-leadership of Sona Ganatra. It has a fantastic reputation for advising regulated corporates in difficulties and achieving outstanding results.’
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
Sebastian Sayer; Peter Finch; Peter Wright