Regulation

Voted top advisers by the regulatory industry in both contentious and non-contentious categories

Compliance Register 2007/08

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Regulation is constantly evolving. The financial services regime is complex and its rules are copious. 

This environment, alongside the competitive nature of the globalised economy, makes it a challenging world for business.   Failure to meet the exacting standards of regulation can have serious consequences - civil action, regulatory investigation and enforcement leading to loss of livelihood and reputation, unwanted publicity and possibly criminal prosecution.

Stephenson Harwood has one of the leading and most experienced regulatory practices in the City of London.  We are well-rounded, having won awards both for best regulatory legal adviser (Compliance Register 2008) and for best investigation, litigation and enforcement firm (Compliance Register 2007)

Our non-contentious lawyers are experts in guiding our clients through the complex maze of financial services and business regulation.  The team bring clients a valuable combination of legal, commercial and regulatory experience.  Clients include asset managers, corporate finance houses, professional service firms, banks, brokers, and regulated entities of all types based in the UK and overseas.

Complimenting these skills, our contentious lawyers have acted in most of the high-profile regulatory issues in recent times.  They bring extensive experience in identifying risk, advising on steps to counter risk, handling regulatory disputes and piloting companies and individuals through regulatory and criminal investigations and proceedings. 

Always pragmatic, giving practical advice rather than quoting straight from the rulebook

Chambers UK 2009

"The kind of top client service that is hard to find"

Chambers UK 2009

"The sheer commitment of Stephenson Harwood is key to its success"

Chambers UK 2010

"Total dedication"

Asia Pacific Legal 500 2009/2010

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