We recommend approaching us as early as possible, for example while the matter remains with the FCA’s supervision team. That way, we can begin to support you swiftly and confidentially, using the benefits of legal privilege.

The FCA investigates and prosecutes through regulatory and criminal pathways. Our teams have specialist expertise in criminal, civil and regulatory law. We can help you to assess the allegations made, report internally on strategy and liaise with the FCA (and other regulators where necessary), efficiently and discretely to bring matters to a successful conclusion as promptly as possible.

FCA investigations often extend into complex issues, with wider GDPR, employment and criminal implications — we have the expertise to guide you through.

We can help you to conduct an internal investigation into any potential wrongdoing and respond to FCA requests for information. We’re used to dealing with s.166 Skilled Person Reviews, so we understand exactly what investigators are looking for and what you need to disclose.

Our data and information management experts can support your data protection officers on investigation disclosure. If you’re under suspicion of a criminal offence, our business crime specialists can advise on how to protect and defend yourself in a prosecution.