Doyle Clayton appoints new regulatory partner to lead practice

Benedicte Perowne has been appointed to head up our regulatory team. Most recently she was a partner with Osborne Clarke.

Bringing almost twenty years’ experience with her, Benedicte specialises in advising firms and individuals on their most thorny regulatory and investigation issues. She is known for translating complex regulatory matters into practical board room outcomes.

Regular instructions include governance arrangements; regulatory reporting; rule interpretation; enforcement actions; whistleblowing; individual accountability and systems and controls. She also helps clients navigate other related areas including AML and compliance and has significant experience of horizon scanning regulatory developments and proposals for clients as well as understanding and advising on the litigation risk presented by a specific set of circumstances.

Benedicte has significant experience in running investigations for clients and advising clients following the conclusion of investigations. At Doyle Clayton, Benedicte will support clients in all areas of regulatory engagement, with a focus on individual misconduct, particularly concerning allegations of ‘non-financial misconduct’, including bullying, harassment and discrimination. She will be based in both the firm’s London and Reading offices.

Tina Wisener, CEO, add, “We’re delighted to welcome Benedicte to Doyle Clayton. Her exceptional regulatory expertise together with her fantastic commercial insights will be fundamental in helping our clients navigate the constantly changing, complex regulatory environment, as we continue to strengthen our capabilities and ambitions in this area.”

Benedicte adds, “I’m thrilled to be joining Doyle Clayton at a time when regulatory scrutiny has become more integral than ever to how clients operate. The firm is packed full of brilliant lawyers and led by compassionate and responsible leaders, advising an incredible and busy client base. I’m looking forward to contributing to the continued success of the firm as we grow the practice, supporting existing and future clients with confident regulatory engagement.”

Doyle Clayton’s regulatory team supports clients with a wide range of complex regulatory issues, and has experience in dealing with the major regulators and professional bodies. The team has also worked on a number of matters involving the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), as well as advising clients across a number of industry sectors, including insurance, sports, law, accountancy, banking and education, supporting businesses and individuals in the UK and internationally.