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Matt Hancock

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The Shard, Level 8, 32 London Bridge Street, London 10166, England

Litigation, White Collar Defense & Investigations, Financial Services Litigation and 5 more

About 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 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.”

Concentrations

•FCA and PRA enforcement
•FCA supervision
•SMCR
•Regulatory advisory work
•Internal investigations

Judicial Clerkships

•UK Supreme Court, 2007

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, Chambers UK Guide, Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory, 2025-2026
•Listed, The Legal 500 United Kingdom, 2023-2026
•Financial Services: Contentious, 2023-2026
•Banking Litigation: Investment and Retail, 2024-2026

 

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation
  • Other 7
    • White Collar Defense & Investigations
    • Financial Services Litigation
    • Investment Management
    • Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
    • Financial Regulatory & Compliance
    • Blockchain & Digital Assets
    • Fintech

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Representative Matters: On-going. Representing a desk head in respect of an FCA investigation into civil
    (originally also) criminal market abuse.
    On-going. Representing a bank Senior Manager in respect of an FCA conduct related investigation.
    On-going. Representing a NED of a branched foreign bank in respect of an FCA investigation regarding bribery
    corruption.
    On-going. A wide range of advisory work relating to SMCR related matters for firms
    individuals, regulatory notifications, areas concerning the overlap between employment
    regulatory
    perimeter guidance.
    Represented a payment services firm in respect of FCA matters.
    Represented a consumer credit firm in Supervision.
    Represented a regulated broker in Supervision. Matter concluded.
    Served as co-lead on representation of a fund manager under FCA investigation.
    Represented a CFO of an AIM listed corporate in respect of FCA insider dealing investigation. Investigation discontinued.
    Separately represented two corporate clients in respect of dealings with FCA Supervision in the Consumer Credit sector.
    Represented a CEO in respect of a PML review by the Gambling Commission. Settled.
    Represented a main board director of a global banking concern in respect of an FCA investigation relating to expenses. Investigation discontinued.
    Acted for the CIMA in respect of its potential investigation of a senior accountant within an NHS Trust.
    Represented an FCA authorised corporate in respect of the FCA investigation regarding foreign exchange promotions. Investigation discontinued.
    Represented a director in respect of regulatory enforcement action, relating to insurance, taken by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission.
    Lead an internal investigation for a listed corporate client in respect of compliance with consumer credit regulations.
    Represented a corporate client in respect of its dealings (as a witness
    potential investigation subject), with the Pensions Regulator.
    (Separately) represented two corporate clients in respect of potential enforcement action regarding Listings Rules breaches.
    Represented a regulated director in respect of an FCA investigation relating to financial promotions, from the start of the investigation to the conclusion of the matter before the Upper Tribunal.
    Represented a senior compliance officer in respect of an FSA investigation relating to market abuse
    market abuse detection, from the start of the investigation to the conclusion of the matter before the FSA's Regulatory Decisions Committee (RDC) .
    Represented an AIM listed firm during an FSA investigation into alleged insider dealing
    market abuse.
    2010: Represented the corporate applicant/respondent in the High Court
    Court of Appeal in the precedent setting judicial review of the FSA in (on the application of Amro International SA) v Financial Services Authority.
    The above representations were h
    led by Mr. Hancock prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
  • Additional Links
    https://www.gtlaw.com/en/professionals/h/hancock-matt

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2010, England and Wales
    New York
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Involvement

    •Member, Financial Services Lawyers Association (FSLA)

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Edinburgh University
    LL.B.
    (Hons)

    Harvard Law School
    LL.M.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1960
    1960

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