England - London • Corporate and commercial
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP
Many of the world’s largest and most established regulated institutions instruct the team at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, which operates across all areas pertaining to financial crime investigations, compliance, risk advisory and enforcement matters. In a recent demonstration of its expertise, the firm has acted successfully as defence counsel in six FCA enforcement investigations involving potential criminal offences and breaches of the money laundering regulations. ‘Great lawyer and leader’ Gregory Brandman heads up the practice, with capable support from seasoned practitioners Jake McQuitty and Julia Neal. Principal associate Adam Berry and senior associate Hayley Astles are also noted.
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Testimonials
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‘A stand-out team in the market. They know what the regulator thinks and what is achievable for the client. Well versed, well resourced, driven to get the desired outcome for the client and lovely to work with.’
‘Gregory Brandman: few in the market have as much experience. A great lawyer and leader.'
- 'Adam Berry - having worked for the FCA, he knows how to handle the very toughest of investigations and negotiations.'
- 'Hayley Astles is charming, diligent and a star of the future.'
‘They are a highly competent regulatory practice offering an appealing blend of capability, exposure to the big work, contact with the regulator and value.’
‘Jake McQuitty is a compelling presence. He has great gravitas, a firm grasp of the regulatory system, and a commercial, pragmatic approach. He's a very good choice to lead on regulatory enforcement cases and advice.’
'Greg Brandman - excellent ex-FCA lawyer, knows his stuff and inspires and leads his team. Adam Berry - hard-working and conscientious. Hayley Astles - rising star associate.'
Key clients
- Equifax Limited
- Julius Baer International Limited
- Al Rayan Bank Plc
Work highlights
- Acting for Julius Baer International in its FCA enforcement investigation.
- Defending the former CEO of Sonali Bank (UK) against an enforcement action that the FCA brought against him for senior manager misconduct.
- Defending Al Rayan Bank in an FCA enforcement action into alleged failings concerning the bank’s financial crime controls framework.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gregory Brandman, Jake McQuitty, Julia Neal