The ‘top-tier’ team at Mishcon de Reya LLP has rich expertise across the regulatory landscape, acting for both corporates and individuals in both the wholesale and retail markets. A ’strong representative with good judgment,’ team head Guy Wilkes is noted for his standout expertise in financial crime and AML investigations, drawing on his experience heading an FCA Enforcement department and advising on high-profile matters involving supervisory intervention, insolvencies, and enforcement proceedings. Adam Epstein, well-versed both in FCA and PRA investigations, will be moving to a consultant role in 2025. Adept in cross-jurisdictional regulatory matters, Jonathan Barnett is well-equipped to advise clients across a range of regulatory matters, including market abuse, misconduct, and complex trading strategies.
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Testimonials
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‘Guy Wilkes is a strong representative with good judgment.'
- 'Elizabeth Hope is an excellent associate who manages cases very well and has excellent client skills.'
‘Mishcon have been a leading firm in the sector for a long time. They have the greatest strength in depth in the area of any law firm (following some retirements in other firms) and always have complete command of the law, the facts and the strategy.’
‘Top defence team over many years. Real credibility.’
‘Adam Epstein is the doyen of financial services regulation. Hugely experienced and offers wise counsel.'
‘A top-tier firm for representation of individuals.’
Key clients
- Thomas Seiler
- Diego Urra
- Meritus Trust Company Limited
- Evelyn Partners (formerly Smith & Williamson) as administrators of London Capital & Finance Plc
Work highlights
Represented banker, Thomas Seiler, in an Upper Tribunal case against the FCA.
Represented trader Diego Urra in the Upper Tribunal case against the FCA.
Advised Meritus Trust Company Limited on is regulatory settlement with the Bermuda Monetary Authority.
Lawyers
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Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Elizabeth Hope
Practice head
Guy Wilkes
Other key lawyers
Adam Epstein; Jonathan Barnett; Elizabeth Hope