Increasingly visible in the market following some notable hires in recent years, the ‘proactive and commercial’ team at Greenberg Traurig, LLP excels in defending individuals and entities across a wide array of contentious regulatory issues, as well as white-collar matters. Team head Matt Hancock has a ’down-to-earth, pragmatic approach to difficult issues’, be it in relation to high-profile market abuse allegations or in the context of the regulatory rules under the Senior Managers Regime. Katharine Bond is ‘very supportive and hardworking’ in her efforts on behalf of senior individuals responding to regulatory scrutiny, including where it overlaps with employment issues.
Testimonials
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- 'The proactive and commercial team offers insight into the regulatory process to achieve phenomenal results for clients.'
- 'They provide top notch advice for firms and individuals on how to respond to FCA enforcement action.'
- 'Matt Hancock is a terrific lawyer, who always goes the extra mile for his clients.'
- 'Matt Hancock brings a wealth of experience and a down-to-earth, pragmatic approach to difficult issues.'
- 'Matt Hancock is an exceptional lawyer with a deep understanding of the FCA's regulatory rules under the Senior Managers Regime, and in relation to issues of employees' fitness and propriety. He is very responsive and gives timely and accurate advice.'
- 'Katharine Bond is very supportive and hardworking.'
- 'Expanding and impressive team, both across FS regulatory/contentious and their white-collar group.'
- 'Matthew has that rare combination of managing to be charming and to the point. He is fantastic with clients, very commercially minded and a natural team leader. Katherine is also a joy to work with and a partner in the making. '
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Matt Hancock