Sona Ganatra and James Carlton jointly lead the team at Fox Williams LLP, which has a notable emphasis on representing senior executives involved in financial crime investigations. The ‘highly perceptive’ Ganatra leads the financial services offering and co-leads the investigations group, while Carlton heads up the firm’s white-collar crime practice. They are ably supported by Sebastian Sayer and Andrew Marra, who leverage their in-agency experience from the FCA to advise on insider dealing investigations, internal investigations, and sanctions issues. Former co-head Peter Wright remains with the team as a senior consultant.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Knowledgeable, well read on case and market. Excellent in background reading and providing a robust response to correspondence.’

  • ‘Great time, client friendly and good knowledge of the sector.’

  • ‘Sona Ganatra and Sebastian Sayer - both experts in their field, and very user-friend.’

  • ‘The FW team is in full command of the details. They are never affected by the numerous external and client pressures. James Carlton brings great experience to bear on the issues. Sona Ganatra is intelligent and perceptive. Andrew Marra is a highly capable solicitor. They all work very hard, but they remain relaxed and calm. They are a great team to work with.’

  • ‘James Carlton has the wisdom which comes with great experience. Sona Ganatra is highly perceptive, with an ability to express herself succinctly and calmly. She is a person who exudes calm, and charm. Andrew Marra is very hard-working, well-organised, and disciplined. They are an excellent team.'

Practice head

Sona Ganatra; James Carlton

Other key lawyers

Sebastian Sayer; Andrew Marra; Peter Wright