Tim West

Tim helps clients deal with complex commercial disputes and regulatory or internal investigations, particularly in the financial services sector.

He has significant experience in regulatory investigations and disputes concerning financial advice and financial products, as well as insolvency and IP disputes. His clients include large financial institutions and advisory and investment firms, both in the UK and Australia, as well as a number of high-profile multinationals in the energy and resources sectors.

Tim has worked on a wide range of regulatory investigations, including acting for a global investment bank in relation to bookbuild messaging regarding a block trade; acting for a derivatives trader of a major European investment bank in a LIBOR-related cross-border investigation; and acting for the former CEO of a large European wealth management institution in UK regulatory proceedings concerning alleged breaches of various FCA risk management/approved persons provisions.

Tim is dual-qualified in England & Wales and Australia.