Working closely with the firm's white collar crime department, Withers LLP's contentious practice spans senior executives, non-executive individuals and owner-manager businesses facing exits, disciplinary action and international investigations by the FCA, with an increasing specialism in crypto disputes and regulation. Practice head Harvey Knight is a key contact for senior managers seeking counsel on legal and reputational issues. Knight regularly handles complex regulatory permissions, supervision, enforcement, and internal investigations, often involving agencies such as the FCA, PRA, SFO, and overseas regulators, where his work spans crisis management, financial crime prevention, and navigating multi-agency scrutiny.
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