Hickman & Rose has ‘one of the very best teams for representing those caught up in criminal, regulatory and professional discipline matters’. The team defends lawyers, accountants and financial services-related individuals in SRA, FCA and FRC cases, as well as matters brought by medical professionals’ regulators. Andrew Katzen ’has a wonderful track record’; Claire Wallace represents solicitors, barristers and financial services professionals under investigation; Ben Rose defends professional misconduct allegations; and Ross Dixon is experienced in FCA, FRC and SRA work.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Diverse, forward-thinking and modern. H&R undertakes quality regulatory disciplinary work, particularly SRA investigations and SDT prosecutions.’
‘A firm that offers high-quality advice and representation when defending clients facing professional disciplinary proceedings.’
‘Very good for legal professional discipline work, particularly where there is an overlap with money laundering/potential criminal issues.’
‘Hickman & Rose has one of the very best teams for representing those caught up in criminal, regulatory and professional discipline matters.’
‘Longstanding practitioner Andrew Katzen is a leader in the field. He is an exceptionally dedicated and talented lawyer, who builds on his background in criminal law to advise individuals caught up in a range of regulatory and professional disciplinary matters.’
‘Regulated individuals with a huge amount at stake trust Andrew Katzen with their cases, and he has a wonderful track record in this area.’
‘Claire Wallace - hard-working, easy to work with, and provides robust representation in professional disciplinary proceedings.’
‘Claire Wallace is exceptional. She works hard for her clients and is highly intelligent and forward-thinking.’
Work highlights
- Acting for Vladimir Bolelyy in a high-profile financial services-related professional discipline case.
- Acting for humanitarian activist Seán Binder in a professional discipline case that concerns his admission to the Bar.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrew Katzen