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Theodor Van Sante

Theodor Van Sante

Position

Specialising in regulatory and financial services work, Theodor has extensive experience acting for financial regulators, including the FCA and PRA, as well as regulated businesses and consumers.  Frequently instructed by the FCA, recent instructions include the Equitable Life Scheme of Arrangement and the Royal London Scheme of Arrangement, as well as various Part VII insurance transfers of business.  Theodor also has a broader regulatory and commercial practice, including having acted on both the multi-billion pound pieces of litigation to arise out of rights issues during the financial crisis, namely in the PCP v Barclays Bank litigation (acting for the SFO) and the RBS Rights Issue litigation (acting for RBS). Theodor also maintains a practice in civil recovery work under proceeds of crime legislation for the NCA.

Career

Called 2009, Inner Temple; seconded to the FSA (2011) and FCA (2018)

Languages

French, Dutch.

Memberships

COMBAR; FSLA; Bar Pro Bono Unit.

Education

B.Sc. Economics, London School of Economics (2006)

M.S. Management Science, Stanford University (2007)

GDL, City University (2008)

M.St. International Relations, Cambridge University (2015)

Mentions

London Bar

Banking and finance (including consumer credit)

Leading junior4
Theodor van Sante – 3 Verulam Buildings ‘Theo is an excellent junior, with an outstanding knowledge of technical regulatory issues particularly in the fields of financial services and insurance.’
London Bar

Financial services and fintech regulation

Leading junior2
Theodor van Sante –3 Verulam Buildings 'Theo's work is of a consistently excellent standard. He turns work around quickly and is very user friendly.’
London Bar

Insurance and reinsurance

Leading junior3
Theodor van Sante –3 Verulam Buildings ‘Fantastically insightful into all matters FCA and PRA related.'