The financial services group at Trowers & Hamlins LLP covers the full range of unregulated and regulated funds, representing hedge funds, real estate, commodity trade advisers, private equity firms, and closed-end listed funds. Sean Donovan-Smith continues to lead on complex matters, drawing on decades of experience in the sector.
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Key clients
- Linear Investments Limited
- Nvayo Limited
Work highlights
Advising Linear Investments on complaints referred to the Financial Ombudsman Service, leading to a judicial review over its reclassification of clients as ‘Professional Clients’ under FCA rules. The case is pending a Court of Appeal hearing in July 2025.
Advising Nvayo Limited following the May 2023 arrest of its CEO and UBO in the US, including on FCA restrictions imposed in August 2023, a section 166 FSMA skilled person review, and Upper Tribunal proceedings.
Practice head
Sean Donovan-Smith