Leveraging a ‘strong depth of knowledge, experience and relationships’ throughout the financial services sector, enhanced by the existence of numerous ex-senior FCA enforcement lawyers and in-house banking lawyers within its ranks, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is well-positioned to represent a myriad stakeholders on many of their most pressing contentious concerns. An ’excellent strategist and tactician’, Gregory Brandman has acted as defence counsel on a high proportion of the FCA’s recent published enforcement outcomes and is also regularly engaged by the regulator to act as a “skilled person”. Drawing upon an ‘excellent knowledge of the broader regulatory landscape’, Jake McQuitty is also an ’outstanding lead on enforcement cases’ related to regulatory misconduct and suspected criminality and is well-versed at handling cyber security matters. Julia Neal has ‘excellent market insight’, which she effectively leverages in the context of enforcement actions and internal investigations. Kari McKormick co-heads the team alongside Brandman and Neal and has niche expertise defending accountancy firms and their senior employees in investigations by the Financial Reporting Council.
Testimonials
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- 'Strong depth of knowledge, experience and relationships coupled with a collaborative and positive approach that helps a lot given the subject matter.'
- 'Gregory Brandman has deep knowledge in financial services and is a joy to work with.'
- 'Greg Brandman is an excellent lawyer who is immersed in his practice area and universally well regarded by his peers. He is a rounded lawyer and a true team player. An excellent strategist and tactician.'
- 'Jake McQuitty is an outstanding lead on enforcement cases, with excellent knowledge of the broader regulatory landscape. Oozing gravitas and with outstanding knowledge of the facts, he knows how to get the best outcome for his client and will pursue it doggedly.'
- 'The access to reassuring expertise and market insights is second to none, as is the calibre and experience of Julia Neal and team delivers key strategic advice and a reliable barometer when needed - a trusted advisor.'
- 'Hayley Astles is a star in the making.'
- 'Excellence is all areas of FS market, contentious and non-contentious.'
- 'Greg Brandman - leads a strong team; works well with counsel. Jake McQuitty - doing increasing amounts of regulatory work, safe pair of hands.'
Key clients
- Equifax Limited
- ADM Investor Services International Limited
- Al Rayan Bank
- Julius Baer International Limited
- Mohammad Ataur Rahman Prodhan
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gregory Brandman, Kari McCormick, Julia Neal