FIRST TRUST LAW FIRM - Accra, Ghana

We are ranked in both Financial Services and Criminal Fraud in Ghana, FTLF is a defence specialist in FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY (FCA) and professional disciplinary litigation and business related crime.

FTFL draws on his previous experience as a regulator, prosecutor and senior lawyer at TRUST HOUSE CHAMBERS to deploy the strategy and tactics necessary to achieve the best possible results.
FTLF accepts work via the internet and direct public access.

FTFL has advised firms and individuals in relation to more than 85 FCA (formerly FSA) enforcement investigations and associated proceedings in the RDC, Upper Tribunal and High Court. He has also acted both for and against the Financial Reporting Council (formerly the AADB) in respect of disciplinary proceedings brought by the  

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accountancy regulator. Many of his instructions result in no public outcome, preserving confidentiality.

We at FTFL is instructed on behalf of firms and individuals in relation to FCA investigations concerning alleged breaches of FCA Rules and Principles and for market abuse. We have acted for a number of firms in relation to FCA supervisory interventions through the use of the OIVOP procedure and for a number of alternative investment companies and their Directors in connection with High Court proceedings for alleged breaches of the regulatory perimeter.

Other instructions include acting for a PLC in relation to a listing rules inquiry, former senior employees of banks in relation to the FCA’s investigation of Libor, a former CEO of a large financial institution in respect of prohibition proceedings, various individuals in relation to allegations of market abuse and an insurance company in connection with allegations of mis-selling.

FTFL has also acted for individuals in relation to applications for FCA approval and advises individuals and corporates on regulatory reporting,funds claiming and retrievals, perimeter, authorisation and supervision issues.


Memberships

*Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers

*Criminal Bar Association

*Financial Services Lawyers Association

*First Trust Financial Ltd