Clyde & Co

Dividing its focus across financial, legal, and healthcare professionals, Clyde & Co advises on enforcement strategies, crisis management, and disciplinary defence. The department is jointly led by Fergal Cathie, who defends law firms in malpractice claims, regulatory investigations, and complex compliance matters across jurisdictions, James Roberts, who advises accountancy and auditing entities on regulatory and damages matters, and Adam Weston, who represents healthcare professionals in regulatory, disciplinary, criminal, and inquest cases. Stephen Hooper covers the full range of regulatory, disciplinary, and medical crime work, and Ewan Bright is sought after for his expertise in defending healthcare professionals in regulatory investigations and advocates before Interim Orders Panels. Tim Crockford advises audit firms and partners on professional negligence and regulatory investigations by the FRC, FCA, and ICAEW, while Laura Smith represents a broad range of healthcare professionals facing serious conduct, performance, and health allegations.