Brown Rudnick LLP is ‘dynamic, forward thinking and strategic’ in navigating regulatory disputes, Upper Tribunal proceedings, financial crime and other high-profile contentious matters. Leading the team, Ian Weinstein specialises in representing financial institutions, senior executives and corporates in contentious regulatory proceedings, with particular expertise in FCA enforcement investigations, Upper Tribunal litigation and judicial review challenges. Strengthening the offering, Chloë Kealey focuses on matters involving non-financial misconduct, market abuse and supervisory intervention.
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Key clients
- Neil Woodford and Woodford Investment Management
- Finance & Leasing Association
- Cirata plc, formerly known as WANdisco Plc
- GB News Limited
- Ballinger & Co Ltd
Work highlights
Acting for the investment fund manager, Neil Woodford, and his firm, Woodford Investment Management, whom the FCA has decided to fine approximately £6m and £40m respectively for failures in their management of their fund.
Advising a suspect in relation to the SFO investigation into Home REIT.
Advising the Finance & Leasing Association on regulatory and litigation aspects of the motor finance issue.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Ian Weinstein
Other key lawyers
Chloë Kealey