Partner Neil Swift has been quoted in City AM discussing the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s decision to ban a former law firm owner for misusing £28 million of client money. Commenting on the case, Neil highlighted the significance of the FCA’s action and the wider lessons for regulated businesses and senior individuals. He noted that […]
On 20 March 2026, the Environment Agency (EA) launched its ‘10 Point Plan’, focused on early intervention, tighter regulation and police-style enforcement powers. The plan is backed by the government’s Waste Crime Action Plan and £45 million of government funding over the next three years, which represents a 50% increase in the EA’s enforcement […]
Rachel Cook, Of Counsel, was recently quoted in The Times following the Upper Tribunal’s decision to uphold the Financial Conduct Authority’s lifetime ban against hedge fund founder Crispin Odey. Rachel commented on the wider regulatory significance of the judgment, noting that the decision highlights how firms and senior individuals may face scrutiny not only […]
Partner Nick Vamos was interviewed by BBC News on the potential legal implications and wider legal and enforcement considerations arising from allegations concerning political donations made to Reform UK following an undercover investigation. He also provided written commentary on the story which was published in The Guardian, see here, and was quoted in […]
In recent coverage by City AM, Partner Emma Ruane commented on the rise in shareholder claims being brought against FTSE-listed companies. Emma noted that a key issue in these cases will be establishing what investors knew, and considered material, when making their investment decisions. She highlighted that courts may increasingly be asked to assess allegations of […]
In recent coverage by ICLG News, Solicitors Journal and Law360, Senior Partner Michael O’Kane commented on the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation’s (OFSI) £4.7 million penalty imposed on Citibank’s London branch for breaches of UK Russia sanctions. Michael noted that the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the unprecedented scale and pace of sanctions that followed created significant […]
Partner Anna Bradshaw recently participated in the 43rd International Symposium on Economic Crime in Cambridge, one of the world’s foremost forums for discussion of economic crime, financial regulation and cross-border enforcement. Anna delivered two speaking engagements as part of the conference programme. Anna took part in a plenary workshop examining the misuse of confidential information, insider […]
Partner Anna Bradshaw recently spoke at the Law Society of Scotland’s AML and Financial Crime Conference 2026, joining leading practitioners and industry experts to discuss the challenges facing the legal sector in an increasingly complex financial crime and compliance landscape. As part of the conference programme, Anna led a breakout session on “Working with High-Risk Clients“, sharing […]
In recent coverage by Law360 UK and Solicitors Journal, Michael O’Kane has been featured with his comments on the UK government’s plans to increase OFSI’s maximum sanctions penalties. Michael noted that many OFSI enforcement cases to date have involved negligent breaches or compliance system failures occurring during a period of rapid sanctions expansion, rather than deliberate sanctions evasion. He […]
In a webinar hosted by Global Legal Group, Keith Oliver discussed the evolving fraud risk landscape, including the UK’s new failure to prevent fraud offence, and considered how organisations can prepare for, respond to and recover from fraud incidents. Keith spoke about the importance of taking early, coordinated action when fraud is suspected, focusing […]
