Mishcon de Reya LLP has ‘built up a well-deserved reputation for high-quality advice’ on behalf of senior individuals at wholesale and retail financial services firms and is regularly called upon to represent them in matters of the utmost importance. Many of these relate to allegations of market abuse, with the firm noted for its robust representation and willingness to take on the FCA, progressing matters before the key decision makers. Adam Epstein heads the practice and is described by clients as a ’doyen of the financial services’ market. Guy Wilkes has a ‘good understanding of the regulator’, having previously headed a department within FCA enforcement; he uses this insight to good effect for individuals and entities, including as it relates to alleged AML infractions. Senior associate Elizabeth Hope ’knows the industry well’ and has niche expertise handling cases at the intersection between employment law and the FCA rules.
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Testimonials
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- 'They have strong experience and expertise in FCA/PRA regulatory investigations involving individuals.'
- 'Very well-rehearsed team. Very committed. Every next step in the process was explained in detail. The team left me with a very professional impression without star airs and graces.'
- 'They have built up a well-deserved reputation for high-quality advice and successful results in this specialist sector. Their work is a deft complement to their many other areas of expertise across fraud and civil litigation.'
- 'Adam Epstein is the doyen of financial services solicitors. Hugely experienced and knowledgeable and a master tactician.'
- 'Guy Wilkes - pragmatic and constructive. Good understanding of the regulators.'
- 'Elizabeth Hope is a rising star. She runs a tight ship on her cases and knows the industry well.'
- 'Adam Epstein is a legend of the market in this area, ably supported by the well-known and vastly experienced Guy Wilkes.'
- 'Immense experience of dealing with the FCA and market leading expertise in FS regulation.'
Key clients
- Evelyn Partners (formerly Smith & Williamson) as administrators of London Capital & Finance Plc
- Thomas Seiler
Work highlights
- Represented a senior employee from a Swiss bank in a four-week hearing before the Upper Tribunal, successfully overturning the original FCA ruling.
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.
Elizabeth Hope
Mishcon de Reya LLPLeading partners
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Guy Wilkes
Mishcon de Reya LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Adam Epstein