Payment institutions, investment firms and other regulated businesses turn to Trowers & Hamlins LLP for support with FCA disputes, Financial Ombudsman Service litigation and Upper Tribunal challenges. Sean Donovan-Smith leads the team and has a wealth of experience acting in cross-border regulatory matters across Europe and the US, including FCA interventions and skilled person reviews. Lucy James, who co-heads the firm’s dispute resolution practice, acts on judicial review and appellate litigation. Alex Sharples adds commercial and corporate litigation firepower.
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Key clients
- AFX Markets Limited (In Special Administration)
- Linear Investments Limited
- Nvayo Limited (In Special Administration)
- RST Group Holdings Limited
- Pi Investment Management Limited, Mh Markets Global Limited
Work highlights
Assisting Linear Investments, a specialist prime broker and discretionary fund manager, in responding to series of complaints that were referred to the Financial Ombudsman Service leading to a judicial review of the FOS.
Advising Nvayo Limited, an FCA authorised payment services provider, following the arrest of its CEO (and UBO) in the United States in May 2023.
Practice head
Sean Donovan-Smith
Other key lawyers
Lucy James; Alex Sharples