Insider Trading and Insider Dealing?

Market Abuse, as defined in section 118 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 and in the Market Abuse Directive, consists primarily of Insider Information and Market Manipulation. The Market Abuse Directive provides an EU wide market abuse regime aimed at reducing the incidence of market abuse.

To the general public Market Abuse is most often seen in the form of prosecutions for Insider Trading or Insider Dealing where individuals have used market sensitive 'inside information' for personal gain by themselves or associates. The FSA website offers comprehensive guidance.

Cubism Law's award winning corporate fraud team, led by Business Crime Lawyer of the Year, Dan Hyde has substantial experience in Insider Dealing defence and prosecutions. Dan is currently defending a client involved in London's largest ever insider trading investigation.

Dan has also been a member of the prestigious Very High Cost Case Panel (VHCC) authorising him to work with complex high value crimes such as; Serious Crime, Fraud and Terrorism.

What should I do if I am being investigated for Insider Dealing?

If you are under investigation internally within your company or externally by the Police or the FSA you need to quickly obtain qualified representation to protect your interests before any charges are made against you.

FSA & City Regulation

We advise clients in relation to the range of compliance issues and can assist in investigations and prosecutions (civil and criminal).

If you would like to talk to a solicitor regarding Insider Dealing or for City Regulation related advice in complete confidence or any other related Fraud or Financial Crime issue, call us on 020 7831 0101.