Regulatory

Serle Court has a well-established practice in regulatory and professional disciplinary matters. We act for regulators as well as institutions and professionals subject to investigation or enforcement proceedings.

Members regularly appear before a wide range of tribunals and disciplinary bodies, bringing extensive advocacy and advisory experience across multiple sectors.

We have notable strength in financial services regulation, with involvement in many of the most significant cases arising under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. Our barristers have acted in major enforcement actions and investigations involving leading institutions, such as the Financial Conduct Authority and Pensions Regulator.

We also have international experience, including regulatory investigations by institutions such as the Dubai Financial Services Authority.

Serle Court’s expertise extends to professional discipline across regulated professions, including accountancy and legal services. Our members regularly advise and appear in proceedings brought by governing bodies such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and the Law Society.

Some of our barristers are active in sports regulation, acting in disciplinary matters for governing bodies including the Rugby Football Union and the Football Association.

Individual barristers also act in a wide range of regulatory and disciplinary proceedings in other areas such as the Church of England in ecclesiastical and church matters.

Our team is experienced in regulatory issues arising in wider commercial contexts, including data protection and cyber incidents, often linked to the complex, high-stakes disputes Serle Court regularly handles.