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20 May 2020
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Berkeley Rowe—Tim Thomas

Firm appoints new partner
Berkeley Rowe, the specialist commercial and corporate law firm, announced today that Tim Thomas has been appointed as a partner. Based in the firm’s Mayfair office he will be head of regulatory, white-collar crime and investigations. 

Tim has a wealth of experience in white collar financial crime and regulatory matters gained over more than fifteen years. After thirteen years at the bar defending in complex fraud cases, Tim was seconded to the regulatory investigations department in the enforcement division of the Financial Conduct Authority. He was subsequently employed by the criminal prosecutions team in enforcement where he advised on multiple insider dealings, market abuse and breach of FSMA investigations. Prior to joining Berkeley Row, Tim was a partner at another well established London law firm.

Tim has advised individuals and corporates under investigation (both pre and post charge) by the SFO, FCA, ICO, NCA, HMRC, CoLP and US DoJ. He also advises clients in all areas of asset forfeiture including unexplained wealth orders, account freezing orders, cash forfeiture and restraint.

Tom Keya, chief executive officer, Berkeley Rowe, said: ‘I am delighted to welcome Tim on board. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge from both sides of the spectrum. As a firm we have already acted on a number of high profile regulatory matters for our clients. Tim’s addition will solidify an already growing practice.’

Tim Thomas, regulatory partner, Berkeley Rowe, said: ‘I am very excited to be joining such a dynamic team of experienced lawyers and building a practice that complements Berkeley Rowe’s core strengths in commercial litigation, real estate and corporate.’

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