Housing a ‘highly competent, very knowledgeable and responsive’ team, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP advises across regulatory and financial crime investigations, compliance, risk advisory and enforcement matters, underpinned by the team’s experience in in-house roles at regulatory bodies and major international banks. Gregory Brandman represents financial institutions and senior managers in complex regulatory investigations and disputes, covering issues from market abuse to mis-selling and control failures, while also acting in high-stakes commercial litigation across the financial sector. Claire Carroll leads on complex pensions disputes and regulatory investigations, advising trustees and employers on everything from professional negligence claims to whistleblowing reviews and FCA enforcement. Kari McKormick, a seasoned litigator, defends accountancy firms and auditors in civil disputes and regulatory investigations. Julia Neal is a key port of call for both firms and senior individuals in complex regulatory investigations, including those involving mis-selling, market abuse, and financial crime systems failings.
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Testimonials
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‘They have been involved in many, if not most, of the recent FCA settlements with financial services companies over AML failures. They are one of, if not the go-to firm for corporate contentious financial services work.’
‘Gregory Brandman is undoubtedly one of the best in the market, able to shepherd these year-long matters from initial enquiries, through investigations, to high-stakes resolution negotiations and, if necessary, litigation, always securing excellent outcomes for his clients.'
- 'Hayley Astles and Jess Hambly are stand-out associates.’
‘Highly competent team, very knowledgeable and responsive.’
‘Gregory Brandman is a regulatory and litigation specialist, a pleasure to deal with, highly knowledgeable, client-focused and responsive.'
'Great client service.'
‘The team is truly outstanding in range and depth.’
‘Greg Brandman is a truly exceptional professional. He is strategic, insightful, and extremely responsive. A person to always have on the team for the most challenging cases.’
'Team was collaborative, communications excellent and discussed the case at an appropriate level of detail, listening to, and responding, to concerns appropriately.'
'Eversheds has an impressive and market-renowned financial services team.'
Key clients
- Metro Bank PLC
- First Rand Bank
Work highlights
Represented Metro Bank PLC as defence counsel in an enforcement investigation by the UK Financial Conduct Authority into alleged deficiencies in the bank’s financial crime systems and controls, which led to the imposition of a financial penalty of £16.675 million on the bank in November 2024.
Act as legal counsel to First Rand Bank (London Branch) in the appeal to the UK Supreme Court (listed for April 2025) by two motor finance providers (Close Brothers and First Rand Bank) against the judgment of the Court of Appeal in the linked cases of Hopcraft, Johnson and Wrench which found that motor dealers owe fiduciary duties to customers seeking to buy a car from them where the motor dealer also helps the customers to arrange a loan to buy the car.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Gregory Brandman; Kari McCormick; Julia Neal
Other key lawyers
Claire Carroll; Hayley Astles; Jess Hambly