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- Whistleblowing – Exposing the inconvenient truth | Constantine Law
<< Back Employment Case Studies Whistleblowing – Exposing the inconvenient truth Client: CEO of a national development company Constantine Law is representing an individual in a high-profile whistleblowing case against a major construction company and two of its senior executives, a case that could have significant implications for the London construction industry. Our client raised serious concerns about financial misreporting by senior executives. His protected disclosures, which are matters of public interest, were brought to the attention of the Chairman of the Group. Following his disclosures, our client was immediately suspended and has since suffered various whistleblowing related detriments. Constantine Law is committed to defending his rights and ensuring that justice is served. Our team are providing high-level legal and strategic advice whilst navigating the complex legal landscape of this case. It involves admitted financial misreporting by senior executives and significant regulatory and publicity issues. This case was led by John Hayes and Ben Payne. For employment law advice about whistleblowing matters, contact our team for more info. << Back to all employment case studies
- Discipline, grievance and investigations | Constantine Law
Employment Discipline, grievance and investigations Disciplinary and grievance procedures can be highly contentious and are often the prelude to litigation. They can also be a huge distraction from the normal day-to- day running of the business. Knowing how to handle them effectively and robustly will mitigate risk and save significant management time. We can help your business by: Providing strategic advice on how to handle disciplinary and or grievance procedures in compliance with best practice and any contractual and regulatory obligations. Comprehensive support and advice when conducting robust internal investigations. We can either provide support so that you may conduct an investigation in-house or we can assist in out-sourcing investigations. Advising on related exit negotiations and settlement. Case study Working with the legal and HR team of a financial services firm to conduct internal investigations into whistleblowing complaints and the new senior managers’ regime. Advising an HR Director and Managing Director on conducting a combined disciplinary and grievance process relating to allegations of gross misconduct against an employee claiming to have been discriminated against on grounds of disability. Advised on the outcome of the procedures and negotiating an agreed settlement. Strategic advice to the board of a financial services firm to investigate, discipline and ultimately exit a fellow board member following allegations of gross misconduct. Get in touch Get in touch with one of our team members today. We’d be happy to discuss your needs and how we can help. Contact
- Constantine law achieves excellent settlement for high profile journalist (falsely accused) | Constantine Law
<< Back Employment Case Studies Constantine law achieves excellent settlement for high profile journalist (falsely accused) Client: Senior employee Our client was a senior employee who ran one of the UK’s leading political websites and was dismissed due to unfounded charges against him because of his promotion to the House of Lords. The case involved to allegations relating to “SLAPP” litigation. This case settled, demonstrating Constantine Law’s dedication to providing exceptional legal support and achieving favourable outcomes for our clients in high-stakes cases. This case was led by John Hayes. For employment law advice about “SLAPP” litigation, contact our team for more info. << Back to all employment case studies
- UK immigration programme management | Constantine Law
<< Back Immigration Case Studies UK immigration programme management Client: SME client – software company Rebecca Tester managed the immigration programme for a well-known software company, facilitating several Skilled Worker applications for a number of key hires to the UK business. Providing advice and support on all aspects of the application process, including eligibility assessments, drafting certificate of sponsorship and application forms, submission of applications and post-visa compliance advice and support. This case was led by Rebecca Tester. For immigration law advice and assistance contact our team for more info. << Back to all immigration case studies
- Human rights and discretionary applications | Constantine Law
Human rights and discretionary applications In difficult immigration cases, the fundamental rights of the individual – as set out in the European Convention on Human Rights – may be in play. The right to respect for family and private life (Article 8) or the prohibition on inhuman and degrading treatment, punishment or torture (Article 3) may be engaged by a decision to remove someone from the UK, or to refuse them entry. Our partners are experienced in preparing and presenting human rights-based applications, and requests for exercise of discretion outside of the rules. Our Services Strategic assessment – we closely analyse the legal position, and provide accurate advice on the chances of success Preparation – we prepare a forensic, robust and legally sound case, including obtaining witness statements and expert reports where needed Execution – we handle your application, including preparing full written representations, to maximise the chances of success Decision – where needed, we advise on options for ongoing appeal rights. Human rights-based applications normally attract a statutory right of appeal Other immigration services For Businesses Sponsor licence applications Skilled Worker and Global Business Mobility visas Sponsorship compliance Business travel Right to work checks and illegal working Salary assessment tool For Individuals Applications for family members Global talent, Investors and Entrepreneurs Settlement British citizenship and ancestry Applications based on EU law Human rights applications Appeals Case Studies See examples of successful case studies here . Get in touch Email us at: immigration@constantinelaw.co.uk
- GDPR and Data Protection | Constantine Law
Employment GDPR and Data Protection The UK data protection regime is built on three core legal instruments: The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) The Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (SI 2003/2426) What is the UK GDPR? The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which came into force in 2018, is a comprehensive data privacy and security law that sets out strict requirements for how organisations handle personal data. Employers must ensure that employee data is managed and stored securely to remain compliant. Breaches of the regulation can lead to significant fines or legal proceedings. Following the UKs departure from the EU, the GDPR has been retained in domestic law as the UK GDPR. How We Can Help Our experienced data protection solicitors are well-versed in navigating this complex and evolving area of law. We advise clients across a broad range of sectors and organisational sizes. We offer practical, tailored advice on a wide range of data protection matters, including: Responding to data subject access requests (DSARs) Conducting data audits to identify and map personal data held about employees Drafting and updating privacy notices, employment contracts, and staff handbooks Reviewing commercial contracts, including data protection clauses, indemnities, and warranties Advising on the appointment and role of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) Providing strategic guidance on data security and breach notification obligations Drafting and reviewing internal data protection policies and procedures Advising on compliance with UK GDPR obligations and best practices Case study Telecommunications: Advised an international telecoms company headquartered in Lagos on its UK GDPR obligations, including intra-group data sharing and compliance across its global workforce. Financial Services: Supported one of London’s leading independent financial advisory firms in updating staff privacy notices to align with GDPR requirements. Recruitment: Provided practical advice to a national recruitment agency on the retention and management of candidate data, as well as its internal obligations to employees. Get in touch Get in touch with one of our team members today. We’d be happy to discuss your needs and how we can help. Contact
- Regulatory & Business Crime | Constantine Law
Regulatory & Business Crime Regulatory "The incredibly innovative team provides a bespoke client service" Legal 500 Financial Services 2025 We are approachable, smart and highly experienced regulatory law specialists working to protect your business, career and reputation. We care about our clients and the outcome. We steer you and your business through rules and regulations, governance, compliance, cultural expectations and the pace of regulatory change, to reduce the risk of investigation, prosecution or reputational damage. We advise professionals and businesses in their interactions with UK regulators with enforcement powers including accountancy and finance, legal and healthcare sectors. We are an experienced, versatile and cost-effective team who have worked in private practice, in-house for global financial institutions and with government authorities in the UK. If possible, we like to be brought in early when things may need improving, assisting with internal investigations, advising on regulatory notifications, systemic risks, remediation programmes and engaging in an effective dialogue with regulators, to avoid matters deteriorating. If the unexpected happens, and you or your business is facing investigation or enforcement action, we represent you from the first phone call through to a tribunal or Court hearing. We make complex legal concepts simple and give practical, common-sense advice whether we are dealing with compliance projects, regulatory investigations and enforcement, or remediation and customer contact exercises. Often keeping matters ‘under the radar’, we have been involved in many important financial crime and regulatory cases in the last decade. Every client and matter is different. We build the right team for you and provide bespoke advice tailored to what you require or are facing. Specialist areas Compliance Financial Services Regulatory Financial Services Investigations & Enforcement Professional Discipline Investigations Information Requests & Compelled Interviews Matters were handled by team members prior to joining Constantine Law. Business Crime We are tenacious, dedicated and highly regarded criminal law specialists working at the cutting edge of the investigations space. We have been involved at the sharp end of many significant financial crime and regulatory cases of the last decade. We have understanding and insight of how the police and prosecuting authorities such as the Serious Fraud Office, Financial Conduct Authority, HM Revenue & Customs, National Crime Agency (NCA) and the Competition & Markets Authority operate and what their current priorities are. We give practical and strategic advice to limit the impact if you, your business or your senior executives or employees are at risk of or involved in a criminal investigation or prosecution. Our aim is to keep your matter, particularly if it is high profile or at risk of being reputationally damaging, under the radar. You may be facing or be concerned about allegations such as fraud, false accounting, investment or benchmark fraud, bribery and corruption, insider dealing and market abuse, cartels and price-fixing, sanctions, money laundering, tax evasion or cheat, restraint and confiscation. Every client and case is different. We build the right team of lawyers and forensic investigators for you and provide bespoke advice tailored to the situation you are facing. Criminal investigations are worrying and time-consuming and, ultimately, a disruptive distraction to business and home life – however they resolve. Whether your case is big or small, we care about the outcome and we want the best possible experience for you. As well as acting for corporates, we often act for directors and senior executives who require separate 'independent legal advice' from their company. We have advised senior officials from Government, the police and public bodies. So, whether you are a suspect, witness, victim or whistle-blower, we can help you. We are tactically astute, dedicated to your case, and have steely determination. We will explain your legal obligations and identify any risks. We get to the point quickly and make complex issues simple, so as to manage the threat to your reputation and business. We are on your side and will advise you how to handle the entire process whilst providing pragmatic and realistic advice. Whilst many of our cases are discontinued, if an investigation ends up in a prosecution we will assemble a strong defence team to represent you and present your case in Court. We ‘look under every stone’ to ensure you are properly and thoroughly prepared to achieve the best possible outcome. We know and work closely with many other lawyers in the UK and co-counsel with overseas lawyers if there are cross-border investigations in other jurisdictions (in particular within Europe and the US). We also work closely with our regulatory and employment law colleagues – particularly when there are whistleblowing, internal investigation, disciplinary or resignation issues to advise on. If there is a public law issue to challenge, say by way of judicial review, we can represent you in those proceedings too. Specialist areas Bribery & Corruption Cartels & Illegal Price Fixing FCA Investigations, Insider Dealing & Market Abuse Fraud Money Laundering Corporate Crime Interviews Tax Investigations Funding We can discuss the funding options, the proposed scope of work and budget with you. Depending on the situation, you should check whether you have any legal expenses insurance (for example under professional indemnity, Directors’ & Officers’ or household insurance policies) or consider whether a third party, such as an employer, will contribute to your legal fees (eg under an indemnity). Contact It’s important to get specialist advice as early as possible. Get in touch with our crime and regulatory teams using the contact details below and find out how we can help you. Sarah Wallace +44 (0)7808 899 657 sarahwallace@constantinelaw.co.uk or Jemma Sherwood-Roberts +44 (0)7882 155 664 jemma.sherwood-roberts@constantinelaw.co.uk and find out how we can help you. Chambers 2026 'The firm provides exemplary client care and a willingness to go above and beyond for all clients.ery engaged, very committed to the cases, creative and tries to find the right solution for clients'
- John Hayes
John Hayes John Hayes Constantine Law was founded by John Hayes, one of London's leading employment lawyers. John advises UK corporates in the financial services, employment agencies, retail and construction sectors. Position Managing Partner Contact + 44 (0)7769 137 176 john.hayes@constantinelaw.co.uk Type of work Restrictive covenance Constantine Law was founded by John Hayes, one of London's leading employment lawyers. John advises UK corporates in the financial services, employment agencies, retail and construction sectors. He is also one of London's leading solicitors in restrictive covenant disputes and an experienced High Court practitioner. He has obtained numerous injunctions for a range of leading corporate clients, in the High Court, in recent years. John has a very solutions orientated and commercial approach. John qualified as a solicitor in 2001 and as a barrister in 1993. He is an experienced advocate and has years of experience in litigating in the Employment Tribunal, and the Employment Appeal Tribunal in unfair dismissal, whistleblowing and equal opportunities cases. John's client base is entrepreneurial and this prompted him to set up Constantine Law. He is recognised in the Legal 500 and has previously headed the London employment team of a large national law firm. John has particular expertise in business protection and works closely with some of the leading barristers in the field to protect his client's commercial interests. He has great experience in the arena of a-typical working, including consultancy agreements, IR35, CIS and the tax implications of each. He works closely with leading accountants to provide joined-up solutions for his clients. John is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association and the leading Irish entrepreneurial organisation, the Irish International Business Network (IIBN). He is also an active member of the Institute of Directors (IOD). John is a contributor to the Huffington Post and appears regularly on news media including the LBC and Television. He is also a regular contributor to leading trade magazines on employment matters. John is married to Ceri, with three children, Joseph, Theo and Aoife. He is a member of the Hampstead Triathlon Club and raises money through Olympic distance triathlons. His other main passions are public affairs (standing in the 1997 General Election) and London's cultural scene. John has written many articles on employment law subjects and you can access some of these articles here. CEO & OWNER OF NATIONAL RECRUITMENT AND EMPLOYMENT AGENCY BUSINESS John Hayes handles all of our business competition issues and has obtained a number of injunctions for us in the High Court to enforce restrictive covenants. He is commercial, good value and solutions-focussed and he is an indispensable part of our team. MANAGING PARTNER OF LLP AND CO-OWNER OF WEALTH MANAGEMENT BUSINESS John Hayes is part and parcel of our recruitment process: we rely on him to provide advice on restrictive covenants to us and our proposed-hires so that they get comfortable with the joining process. He provides huge reassurance and practical insights to our incoming senior hires. SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL WORKING FOR NATIONAL PLC IN THE TRAVLE INDUSTRY John Hayes helped to get me back my self-esteem. I was being bullied and harassed at work. He put together a strategy which saw me stand-up to my employer and it resulted in a smooth exit package. I can’t praise him highly enough. CEO LEADING INSURANCE BROKER Constantine Law achieved a cost-effective solution to obtain sign Undertakings to avoid the need for us to issue proceedings in the High Court. SENIOR HRD WORKING FOR NATIONAL RETAIL BANK IN THE UK John Hayes acted for me in a complex (associative) disability discrimination claim against my former employer, a national retail bank. The process took a long time (9 months) but it resulted in an agreed exit package. I derived an enormous amount of professional and psychological reassurance from John’s advice MEMBER OF LLP AND EQUITY PARTNER LEAVING ONE SILVER CIRCLE FIRM TO JOIN ANOTHER John Hayes acted for me when I was leaving my law firm and he provided commercial and sensible advice which resulted in a Deed of Settlement being signed. In doing so, he advised properly on the practical scope of the restrictive covenants and the other commercial aspects of the deal. The exit was hard-fought, but it was agreed. Previous Next
- Will Clayton | Constantine Law
Will Clayton Will Clayton is a highly regarded employment lawyer, known for his broad range of commercial experience and his calm, practical, solution-focussed legal advice and effective advocacy to businesses, senior executives, and regulated professionals facing complex workplace or career challenges. "Client-focused, combining his legal knowledge with a high level of attentiveness and determination to get the right result for the client as quickly as possible" - Chambers 2026 Position Partner Contact + 44 (0)7563 145 981 will.clayton@constantinelaw.co.uk Will began his career by qualifying as a barrister in 1995, as a solicitor in 1997 quickly establishing a deep specialism in employment law. Since then, he has built a distinguished practice advising organisations on complex issues, often involving senior executives, including internal investigations, dismissals, sex race and disability discrimination,. whistleblowing, High Court injunctions and the enforcement of restrictive covenants, the protection of client confidential information, restructuring advice and general employment law compliance. Will also advises and representing employers in disputes before the Employment Tribunals and the High Court. Will’s advocacy experience is another standout feature of his practice. Will is particularly valued for his calm, practical, strategic and solution-oriented approach, combining legal insight with commercial awareness to help clients manage risk and his ability to achieve effective outcomes. Winner of “The Times Lawyer of the Week” for his successful representation of Adeline Willis in her claims of cancer-related disability discrimination against NatWest Bank Plc, Will also regularly advises directors, partners CEOs and other -C-suite / senior executives whenever they face challenges in their current roles, suffer discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment at work and represents them in Employment Tribunal and High Court claims and with exit negotiations, settlement agreements, team moves and the enforceability of post termination restrictions. Will has substantial experience advising regulated professionals, especially those working in law and financial services, when they are the subject of internal investigations involving potential breaches of regulatory obligations that could also have career limiting implications and frequently co-counsels with Sarah Wallace and other members of our regulatory team. Will's expertise is recognised by leading legal directories, including his listing in Chambers, Legal 500 and the 2025 Doyle’s Guide: Leading Employment Lawyers (Employer Representation) for London, reflecting peer and market recognition of Will’s depth of experience, achievements and client service. “Will is a skilled lawyer and advocate with a proven ability to deliver practical solutions in complex and fast paced environments. His broad employment law experience means that he is able to balance legal and commercial risk in order to provide pragmatic advice. I will have no hesitation in referring Will to others in need of proficient employment law advice and representation.” —General Counsel "I would say he is particularly client-focused, combining his legal knowledge with a high level of attentiveness and determination to get the right result for the client as quickly as possible." - Chambers 2026 respondent Specialties: Investigations, Dismissals, Discrimination, Whistle blowing, Unfair Dismissal, Wrongful Dismissal, Dispute Resolution; Recruitment; Financial Services; Law Firms; LLP / Partnership Exits and Advice, Advocacy, Senior Executives, Directors; CEOs and CFOs; Restrictive Covenants; Confidential Information, Injunctions, TUPE; Employment Tribunals; Unfair Dismissal, FCA and SRA. Reported cases include: Ms V Singhakowinta v Petroineos Trading Ltd — Case No. 2200468/2024 (successful defence of respondent’s application to strike out or obtain a deposit order due to statutory time limits) Ms A Willis v National Westminster Bank plc — Case No. 2205821/2020 (successful claim of unfair dismissal and discrimination arising from disability (cancer) contrary to s.15 Equality Act 2010) Gosden v Lifeline Project Ltd ET/2802731/2009 (one of the first cases dealing with the extent of right to privacy of electronic communications connected with employment) Arch Initiatives v Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust & Others UKEAT/0267/15/RN. (TUPE - when changes to activities carried out before and after a change in service providers can prevent a relevant transfer) When not at work, Will enjoys golf, skiing and keeping fit! HOSPITAL CONSULTANT At a time when I didn't know where to turn, Will Clayton stepped in and swiftly added order to a difficult and complex situation. He was efficient, responsive, effective and, very importantly, kind. I was aware of reviews about his work with large organizations, but he demonstrated to me that he is equally adept at managing cases for vulnerable individuals. At the lowest point in my particular months-long case, he sent me a simple one-line message that allowed me to sleep at night - "Remember that I have your back". Now that it is over, that is what I recall most clearly from his involvement". October 2025 Previous Next
- Immigration for family members | Constantine Law
Immigration for family members British citizens and those with settled status have the right to sponsor their spouse, civil partner or unmarried partner, as well as children and in some cases adult dependent relatives. Getting the process right is of paramount importance. We support you through the process, providing strategic early advice to individuals in meeting the requirements, including complex financial assessments under Appendix FM / FM-SE. Our Services Eligibility assessment – we review how you can meet the requirements and the documents you will need to collect and when Planning – we help you to plan and time your application to maximise your convenience Submission – we prepare the application with you and ensure it meets every requirement, and act as your representative to the Home Office Ongoing support – we ensure you understand in detail the requirements of your immigration status and help you to track key compliance dates Other immigration services For Businesses Sponsor licence applications Skilled Worker and Global Business Mobility visas Sponsorship compliance Business travel Right to work checks and illegal working Salary assessment tool For Individuals Applications for family members Global talent, Investors and Entrepreneurs Settlement British citizenship and ancestry Applications based on EU law Human rights applications Appeals Case Studies See examples of successful case studies here . Get in touch Email us at: immigration@constantinelaw.co.uk
- Diversity and Equality | Constantine Law
Employment Diversity and Equality Successful management of equality and diversity issues can play a major role in talent attraction and retention. It will greatly reduce the risk and cost of litigation. However, many businesses struggle with what is a very complex area of law, particularly as the legal landscape undergoes significant upheaval as a result of the UK leaving the European Union We can help your business by: Reviewing or drafting equal opportunities and family friendly policies to ensure they remain up to date and are not inadvertently discriminatory. Advising on the management of equality and diversity issues such as flexible working or shared parental leave requests. Training your staff on equality and diversity issues in order to reduce the risk of a claim arising. Advising you on how to investigate and respond to allegations of discrimination under disciplinary or grievance procedures . Defending discrimination claims brought against the company or its staff or representing individuals wishing to pursue a discrimination claim . Case study Advising a regulated business on conducting a robust grievance investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Providing guidance on the outcome of the investigation and negotiating the exit of members of staff. Advising on investigating allegations of bullying by the managing director of a regulated business and his subsequent dismissal. Defending the following litigation and achieving a highly favourable settlement of the alleged claims. Representing City-based women and disabled workers in a number of complex and hard-fought discrimination claims. Achieving outstanding settlements which included payment of their legal costs. Get in touch Get in touch with one of our team members today. We’d be happy to discuss your needs and how we can help. Contact
- Financial Services Investigations & Enf. | Constantine Law
Financial Services Investigations & Enforcement "Shrewd and tenacious team head Sarah Wallace has deep knowledge of FCA regulations and is recognised as a tough and respected opponent, including in cases relating to insider dealing allegations." — Legal 500 2025 Our lawyers have real expertise at the sharp end of financial services investigations and we have had many successful outcomes for our clients. Our experience is very wide ranging from authorisation and approval difficulties, variation of permissions, fit and proper issues, misconduct and conduct rule breaches, mis-selling and customers complaints, CASS breaches, SYSC failings, perimeter and financial promotion advice, insider dealing, market abuse and other criminal investigations. Our experience covers the FCA’s civil, criminal and regulatory powers, including representation before the Regulatory Decisions Committee, Upper Tribunal and High Court. Being at risk or under FCA or PRA investigation is daunting and stressful for senior management and staff ‘in the know’. It’s an unsettling event for firms and individuals and costly in terms of management time, defence costs and potential fines.Investigations can be career limiting or career ending. If possible, we like to be brought in early when there is a suggestion that things may need improving, assisting with internal investigations, advising on regulatory notifications, systemic risks, remediation programmes and engaging in an effective dialogue with regulators, to reduce the risk of investigation and matters deteriorating. We provide pragmatic but strategic advice that leads to successful outcomes for our clients, including the diverting or discontinuance of investigations, private warnings and negotiated settlements. We have a measured approach and want to avoid, if we can, protracted legal or regulatory proceedings. Our team has advised a broad range of corporate clients, including banks, hedge funds, private equity, peer-to-peer lenders and wealth managers. We represent directors, compliance officers, general counsel, NEDs and other senior managers. We build multi-disciplinary defence teams of ex-regulators, compliance consultants, forensic investigators and Counsel to work with us. Historically FCA investigations were often for criminal allegations or financial misconduct. Increasingly internal and regulatory investigations are arising through whistle-blowing allegations of bullying, gaslighting, harassment, discrimination and #metoo. We draw on our insight and experience of these issues in the employment law setting to inform our strategy and advice in internal and regulatory investigations. We are experienced in judicial review proceedings against the FCA, and have represented clients facing winding up and injunction proceedings in the High Court. We discuss the funding options, the proposed scope of work and budget with you. Depending on the situation, you should check whether you have any legal expenses insurance (for example under professional indemnity, Directors’ & Officers’ or household insurance policies) or consider whether a third party, such as an employer, will contribute to your legal fees (eg under an indemnity). Early advice from our expert team can help you to avoid large fines, disruption to your business and personal life. If you receive a visit, letter or call from the FCA – whether from FCA Supervision or Enforcement – contact us as soon as possible. Our Experience Advised FCA authorised firm how to respond to whistle-blowing report of corruption within a finance team, scoping the structure and plan for an internal investigation. Represented large IFA firm and Head of Compliance in Enforcement investigation regarding failure to manage conflicts of interest, and provision of unsuitable pension transfer advice leading to firm fine and public censure outcome. Represented IFA and mortgage broker under Enforcement investigation for lack of integrity and dishonesty allegations involving firm variation of permissions. Advised fund manager interviewed as part of a FCA investigation into asset management firms for anti-competitive behaviour during IPOs. Advised in-house legal team in global institution on internal investigations relating to IT and operational resilience, non-financial misconduct allegations and gift and hospitality policy breaches that were notified to financial regulators. Acted for senior official of pharmaceutical company under insider dealing investigation and securing no further action outcome. Represented City stockbroker under FCA investigation for market abuse and personal account dealing breaches. Case discontinued. Acted for CEO of AIM listed technology company in internal investigation for misleading statements to market in terms of financial information in annual accounts. Acted for bank executive in internal investigation and FCA investigation into Bank of England Special Liquidity Scheme through alleged manipulation of Repo Rate. Secured a private warning for the client, avoiding formal disciplinary action. Acted for several traders from different banks in relation to allegations of LIBOR manipulation under investigation by the FCA, SFO and DOJ. Acted for a Compliance Director of a major IFA network in respect of an FCA Enforcement investigation into systems and controls and training failings. Acted for Compliance Officer and MLRO (SMF 16 & 17) in relation to allegations of SMCR prescribed responsibility breaches. Funding We can discuss the funding options, the proposed scope of work and budget with you. Depending on the situation, you should check whether you have any legal expenses insurance (for example under professional indemnity, Directors' & Officers' or household insurance policies) or consider whether a third party, such as an employer, will contribute to your legal fees (eg under an indemnity). Contact It’s important to get specialist advice as early as possible. Get in touch with: Sarah Wallace +44 (0)7808 899 657 sarahwallace@constantinelaw.co.uk or Jemma Sherwood-Roberts +44 (0)7882 155 664 jemma.sherwood-roberts@constantinelaw.co.uk or Emmeline Coerkamp + 44 (0)7500 935206 emmeline.coerkamp@constantinelaw.co.uk and find out how we can help you.





