With strength-in-depth at both partner and associate level, the ‘hardworking and committed’ team at Hogan Lovells International LLP has the resources and expertise to handle a tremendous range and volume of regulatory enforcement matters and disputes for a stellar roster of banking and funds clients. Recognised as ’one of the titans of the financial services world’, Philip Parish leads, providing ‘calm and reassuring’ advice as a result of his ’total command of the detail’, be it with regard to market manipulation allegations against financial services entities or disciplinary actions brought against senior managers. The team is also at the forefront of work at the intersection between regulatory enforcement and the criminal law; Claire Lipworth provides tremendous insight to clients facing financial crime matters, including in the context of anti-money laundering (AML) systems and controls, by dint of her former role as Chief Criminal Counsel at the FCA. The ‘thoughtful and clever’ Elaine Penrose also has excellent insight into the inner workings of the FCA, having spent time on secondment there, as well as regularly taking the lead in internal investigations. Arwen Handley has particular sensitivity to the regulatory needs of banking clients, having spent many years at several different investment banks; she is particularly adept at handling whistleblowing investigations with regulatory implications.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The team works collaboratively to provide timely and practical advice to their clients. They are hugely experienced in the financial services space which enables them to focus their advice on the points that really matter to their clients.'
  • 'The team is very hardworking and committed to securing the best results for its clients.'
  • 'A core strength of the team is its strength in depth and the abilities of its associate group. The team also works with us in a very collaborative way to get to know us, what we value, and ultimately to deliver the best outcome.'
  • ''Philip Parish is rightly recognised as one of the leading partners in the team. He has an excellent manner - calm and reassuring with total command of the detail.
  • 'Philip Parish is one of the titans of the financial services world.'
  • 'Elaine Penrose is thoughtful and clever, and manages the litigation process impeccably.'
  • 'Arwen Handley has fantastic experience, particularly from her time working in house so really understands the issues we face.'
  • 'They are a dream team. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Brilliantly resourced cases, staffed by associates who are totally "on their game" and led by partners with great strategic and client management skills. They are head and shoulders above most of their opponents, as reflected in the fantastic results they achieve.'

Key clients

  • Lehman Brothers Holdings Plc (In Administration) (LBH)
  • YES BANK Limited

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Practice head

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Philip Parish

Other key lawyers

Elaine Penrose, Claire Lipworth, Louise Lamb, Arwen Handley, Jennifer Dickey, Hannah Piper, Guy Marrison, Victoria Lindsay, William Robinson