The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is currently consulting on proposed changes to its Decisions Procedure and Penalties Manual (DEPP), which sets out the FCA’s policy for imposing financial penalties and public censures in enforcement cases. The consultation is open for comment until 10 August 2026.

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Photo of Matt Hancock Matt Hancock

Matt Hancock is a member of the Litigation Practice in Greenberg Traurig’s London Office. He is focused on contentious regulation with a particular concentration on clients’ interactions with the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulatory Authority (PRA). He has considerable experience…

Matt Hancock is a member of the Litigation Practice in Greenberg Traurig’s London Office. He is focused on contentious regulation with a particular concentration on clients’ interactions with the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulatory Authority (PRA). He has considerable experience defending individuals and corporates against regulatory Enforcement action and in helping regulated corporates and individuals pre-empt and manage other forms of regulatory scrutiny. He is also very experienced in the interaction between UK regulation and employment law, with a strong background in the UK Senior Managers and Certification Regime.

Matt is recognised by Legal 500 2024 in the Financial Services: Contentious section, where he is described by sources as “one of the most savvy, charismatic and strategically effective practitioners around.” Commentators also say: “For contentious regulation, enforcement and supervision matters, Matt Hancock is the go-to individual. He is exceptionally bright and commercial, with a charming and calm manner,” and other sources add that “Matt is always engaged, has excellent judgment and strikes the perfect tone with the regulator. And he is a delight to work with.”

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Photo of Johnny Shearman Johnny Shearman

Johnny is a dispute resolution lawyer and has gained deep experience in handling a broad spectrum of domestic and international disputes. Prior to joining Greenberg Traurig, Johnny held management positions in two leading specialist dispute resolution firms in London.

Johnny has been ranked…

Johnny is a dispute resolution lawyer and has gained deep experience in handling a broad spectrum of domestic and international disputes. Prior to joining Greenberg Traurig, Johnny held management positions in two leading specialist dispute resolution firms in London.

Johnny has been ranked as Recommended Lawyer for Banking Litigation in The Legal 500 UK 2022 being described as “highly recommended” and “engaging and very proactive“. He has worked on some of the highest profile cases in the country including those featured in The Lawyer’s “Top 20 Cases of the Year”.

His legal knowledge encompasses complex contractual and tortious disputes, civil fraud and asset recovery, banking and professional negligence litigation, and contentious insolvency matters. His experience includes disputes at all levels from County Court to Supreme Court proceedings, as well as international arbitration.

He is the co-author of International E-Discovery: A Global Handbook of Law and Technology, Second Edition and he routinely comments on civil procedure and legal developments.

He is also an elected member of The Law Society Council of England and Wales, representing members of the profession with between six and 12 years post-qualification experience.

Johnny was a featured guest on the Legally Speaking Podcast (season 3, episode 9).

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Photo of Maisie Stewart Maisie Stewart

Maisie is a dispute resolution lawyer and has worked on complex contentious cases of significant value across a number of sectors, including financial services, insurance and aviation.

Maisie has acted on a number of high profile domestic and international disputes in the Commercial…

Maisie is a dispute resolution lawyer and has worked on complex contentious cases of significant value across a number of sectors, including financial services, insurance and aviation.

Maisie has acted on a number of high profile domestic and international disputes in the Commercial Court and Financial List. She has also worked on regulatory investigations, defending clients in investigations concerning financial crime controls and market manipulation, and has experience of contentious restructuring and insolvency matters.

Maisie also has an interest in ESG matters, specifically litigation and regulatory risks for financial services clients, and, prior to joining Greenberg Traurig, she regularly commented on developments in this area.

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