Matthew Banham
Matthew Banham is an established practitioner who specializes in financial crime and regulatory enforcement investigations. His rare combination of experience gained from working in-house in the financial service industry, as well as working for the FCA and the SFO ensures clients receive sound strategic advice when navigating the multi-agency landscape.
Mr. Banham is ranked as a "Next Generation Partner" by The Legal 500 UK for regulatory investigations and corporate crime and recommended for his work representing individuals, with clients commenting that he "constantly displayed ingenuity and creativity when designing investigation strategies. He also had an uncanny eye for detail whilst not losing sight of the big picture and overall investigation strategy" (2022). Previous editions have noted his "very good legal analysis skills" (2020) and he is regarded as a "very helpful, no-fuzz, experienced, and result-oriented partner" (2021). Who’s Who Legal has listed Mr. Banham as a Future Leader for Investigations (2020-2021), with clients stating he "possess an incisive legal mind" and "was highly responsive despite time sensitivity".
White Collar Crime and Compliance: Mr. Banham advises firms and individuals on complex global investigations and advises on money laundering regulations and anti-corruption compliance. He focuses his practice on multi-agency and cross-border investigations with an emphasis on international investigations.
Financial Services: Mr. Banham provides advice and representation to city professionals and firms with a focus on asset managers and banks. He has extensive experience of external and internal investigations across various asset classes involving regulators in both the United States and United Kingdom.