Richard Soyoye

About Richard

Richard is an associate in HFW’s London office. He advises on a broad spectrum of regulatory and sanctions matters, with a particular focus on navigating international financial and trade sanctions regimes and regulatory compliance.

With a practical and commercially focused approach, Richard helps clients anticipate regulatory challenges and develop robust compliance solutions that align with business objectives and minimise legal and reputational risk. Richard has experience supporting clients across various sectors, including shipping, insurance, commodities, finance and technology, providing actionable guidance on sanctions due diligence, risk mitigation, and compliance frameworks.

Richard regularly advises clients on complex cross-border sanctions compliance, licensing requirements, and enforcement actions. His expertise spans UK and EU sanctions regulations, and he has successfully guided clients through high-stakes regulatory issues, including US secondary sanctions risks. His experience also includes advising companies in emerging technology sectors, including artificial intelligence.

Prior to joining HFW, Richard obtained extensive experience in regulatory investigations and the litigation of commercial disputes, including civil fraud and banking and finance-related matters, involving concurrent proceedings across multiple jurisdictions.

Richard is a qualified lawyer in England and Wales.