With UK regulators becoming increasingly proactive at investigating financial services firms, global law firm HFW has launched its Global Regulatory Response service to ensure clients receive emergency legal advice at short notice from the firm’s global network if they find themselves facing new market regulations, unexpected investigations or enforcement action.
As a part of the offering, the firm will have designated legal experts available for clients to contact both during and outside traditional business hours.
The service is available for businesses navigating a broad range of urgent regulatory challenges, including:
investigations and enforcement action brought by market regulators and government authorities (including the FCA, PRA, OFGEM, HMRC, OFSI and SFO, as well as equivalent authorities in the US, EU, Australia, Switzerland and elsewhere).
dawn raids connected to competition and antitrust matters.
economic crimes including bribery, money-laundering, fraud, tax evasion and sanctions offences.
responding to the immediate introduction of global sanctions amidst geopolitical conflicts.
The Global Regulatory Response emergency service complements the firm’s pre-existing emergency response service for cyber-related crisis incidents, marine and offshore emergencies, and major incidents in hostile environments arising from casualties, war, terrorism, political risks and kidnappings.
Will Reddie, Partner, HFW:
“With regulators taking an increasingly assertive approach, financial services firms need to be prepared to respond quickly and effectively to protect their business and reputation.
Our Global Regulatory Response service ensures clients have immediate access to specialist advice across jurisdictions, helping them navigate enquiries, investigations and enforcement action with confidence.”
