Engaged by various investment funds, hedge funds and c-suite individuals, the ‘highly-skilled’ team at Akin is frequently called upon to advise before the Regulatory Decisions Committee, Upper Tribunal and Court of Appeal. Praised as a ’doyenne of contentious regulatory’, practice head Helen Marshall draws on first-hand experience as head of enforcement at the FSA to assist in regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings. Adept in white collar defence mandates, Joe Hewton is a significant contact for cross-border investigations.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very strong team, long experience, particularly in fighting Tribunal cases.'
‘Helen Marshall is a stand-out individual with huge regulatory experience. Senior associates Joe Hewton and Phil Davies have learned from her and are now very good and experienced. Strong all round team.’
‘Helen Marshall is the doyenne of contentious regulatory, she knows everyone at the regulator and has impeccable judgment. Joe Hewton is a very promising young partner.’
‘Helen Marshall has built a small but strong team specialising in FCA defence work. Although she has moved to a consultancy role, her years of experience have instilled in the team a keen forensic approach and strong tactical nous.’
‘Joe Hewton is a strong, experienced investigations defence lawyer who gives calm and considered advice to clients. He has a strong forensic instinct, a mastery of detail, works incredibly hard and delivers. He has a broad experience of acting for financial institutions and of contentious regulatory processes, both in the UK and abroad, which he draws on in giving rounded, pragmatic advice to clients. Joe is a pleasure to work with.’
‘The firm's financial regulatory group is a nimble but highly-skilled practice team. They bring Big Law calibre of expertise, delivered through a personable group of specialists.’
Key clients
- BlueCrest Capital Management (UK) LLP
Work highlights
Advising BlueCrest Capital Management (UK) LLP in connection with proposed FCA enforcement action. The matter has been before both the Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery Chamber) and Court of Appeal, and is now due to be heard by the UK Supreme Court.
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Practice head
Helen Marshall
Other key lawyers
Joe Hewton; Phil Davies