Addleshaw Goddard brings a ‘calm and measured approach’ to investigations work, with a particular emphasis on alleged market abuse and insider dealing, anti-money laundering controls, non-financial misconduct, retail mis-selling, consumer credit, and customer redress and remediation exercises. The London-based financial services regulatory group sits within the firm’s global investigations practice, which is headed up by Nichola Peters. Other key senior contacts include ‘clever, meticulous, thoughtful and phenomenally hard-working’ David Pygott and ‘responsive and strategic’ Sarah Thomas, both of whom work across the department's key areas of focus, and are experienced in handling FCA enforcement proceedings.
Testimonials
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‘Very knowledgeable - calm and measured approach. Ability to work to tight deadlines.’
‘Sarah Thomas is responsive and strategic, and goes the extra mile for her clients. She is the ideal person to have representing an individual on a significant investigation: she is easy to work with, quick off the mark, understands the issues and brings a reassuring presence.’
‘Highly competent; easy to collaborate with; always prepared; very engaging and attentive; a pleasure to work with.’
‘Mature, easy leadership.'
'A pleasure to work with, even on challenging assignments.’
‘David Pygott - clever, meticulous, thoughtful and phenomenally hard-working.’
Work highlights
- Representing Richard Howson in proceedings brought against him following the collapse of Carillion.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nichola Peters, David Pygott