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Clifford Chance LLP
The offering at Clifford Chance LLP is singled out by clients as ‘quite simply the best in the market’, and continues to act in a significant proportion of the most intricate and notable PRA and FCA investigations in the market. Carlos Conceicao ‘teams fierce intellect with highly effective communication skills’, and has particular expertise in cases of market abuse. Dorian Drew and Oliver Pegden ‘can handle the most difficult and complex cases with aplomb.’ Drew frequently handles enforcement actions brought by a range of domestic and international regulators, while Pegden is highly active in internal investigations and related High Court litigation. Other notable practitioners in the ‘superb team’ include Kelwin Nicholls, whose latest highlights include leading one of the first investigations in the blockchain sector, and Samantha Ward, whose expertise lies in data-related risks.
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Testimonials
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‘Superb team with standout individuals and strength in depth.’
‘Carlos Conceicao: huge experience; leading the field.'
'Dorian Drew is a very capable and reassuring presence.'
'Oliver Pegden: intelligent and sensible.’
‘Quite simply the best in the market.’
‘Dorian Drew and Oliver Pegden know the area backwards. They can handle the most difficult and complex cases with aplomb. They put together fantastic teams and can pull off extraordinary results. Worth every penny.’
‘Top notch team - deep subject matter expertise, huge intellects, incredible work ethic.’
‘Carlos Conceicao - a class act. He gives you real confidence that your case is in safe hands, and he teams fierce intellect with highly effective communication skills and engaging delivery. We love working with him.’
Work highlights
- Representing a global investment bank in a multi-regulator, multi-jurisdictional investigation into potential systems and controls issues, in connection with a significant trading error.
- Conducting an internal investigation, as well as responding to regulatory and select committee enquiries relating to Liability Driven Investments and disruption in the Gilt market following the Autumn 2022 mini-budget, on behalf of a global asset management firm.
- Conducting an expedited internal investigation into trading conduct in the context of a bond buy-back auction, including the question of potentially anti-competitive information sharing, on behalf of a global investment bank.
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Carlos Conceicao