Experienced in supervision and enforcement matters involving the FCA, PRA, Bank of England, Lloyd’s of London, and other regulatory bodies, WilmerHale’s securities enforcement team houses ‘US law firm heft coupled with gold-standard UK lawyers', well-equipped to act for global investment banks, insurance entities, brokers, and other financial services firms. The ’second to none’ Stephen Pollard is a highly respected litigator at the forefront of business crime and securities enforcement, co-heads alongside Richard Burger, who leverages his in-house roles at the FCA and FRC to act in domestic and cross-border regulatory enforcement and criminal investigations. Lloyd Firth is noted for his white-collar criminal defence, regulatory enforcement, and corporate compliance. Imogen Makin is a key contact within the group.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Stephen Pollard is an outstanding lawyer in the contentious FS and white collar space. We have referred work to him over many years and he has always delivered excellent results and service.’
- ‘WilmerHale has an outstanding contentious FS practice in the UK, but this is further strengthened by its outstanding US practice. This makes WH perfectly positioned to handle the most complex and high-profile transatlantic investigations and disputes.’
- ‘Imogen Makin is one to watch. She is an impressive FS lawyer and approaches all matters with a calm and measured approach.’
- ‘In addition to Stephen Pollard, the firm recently recruited the hugely impressive and experienced Richard Burger, who is a stellar addition to their ranks.'
- ‘Their team, led by the legendary Stephen Pollard, is second to none. US law firm heft coupled with gold-standard UK lawyers makes them as good as anyone in this area.’
- ‘Imogen Makin is a brilliant partner: good responsiveness, very commercial and a good knowledge of financial services disputes.’
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Imogen Makin
Practice head
Stephen Pollard; Richard Burger; Lloyd Firth
Other key lawyers
Imogen Makin