Clare specialises in advising financial institutions in relation to FCA and PRA enforcement investigations, internal investigations, skilled person reviews and other issues involving actual or potential regulatory engagement. Her work covers the full breadth of contentious regulatory topics, including non financial misconduct, financial crime and market misconduct, fair treatment of customers, regulatory reporting and prudential matters, with a focus on the role of senior management and the effectiveness of corporate governance structures. She works with clients across the retail, wholesale, asset management and insurance sectors as well as listed companies.
Prior to joining Linklaters Clare spent 10 years within the Enforcement and Market Oversight Division of the Financial Conduct Authority. During that time, she led some of the regulator’s most high-profile enforcement investigations, many with an international element requiring liaison with other agencies. She has advised on contested applications for authorisation and approval, and has appeared before the FCA’s Regulatory Decisions Committee, the Upper Tribunal and the higher courts.