Jason Newall
Partner
Insider Trading & Market Abuse Investigations
Insider trading and market abuse are serious allegations investigated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). We provide clear, practical guidance from day one to help you understand the process, protect your position and respond effectively.
Expert defence and strategic advice for individuals and businesses facing insider trading investigations
Insider trading (also called ‘insider dealing’) is a serious criminal and regulatory offence under UK law. Allegations can lead to FCA enforcement action, criminal prosecution, imprisonment, unlimited fines, confiscation proceedings, and substantial reputational damage.
Whether you're an individual trader, a senior executive, or a regulated firm, early legal advice is essential. You need legal advice that moves fast and protects your position from the outset.
Our Regulatory Team defends clients through the full lifecycle of insider dealing investigations – helping you protect your position, respond strategically, and minimise personal and commercial risk.
Speak to a member of our team
Our team support you to navigate complexity, seize opportunity and move forward with legal clarity.
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Get strategic advice from a team that knows how to protect and grow your business. Please complete our enquiry form and one of our experts will contact you by the next working day.
Alternatively, you can call us now.
Our opening hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm (Excluding Public Holidays).
0370 1500 100
What is Insider Trading?
Insider dealing is a criminal offence under Part V of the Criminal Justice Act 1993. It involves trading in price‑affected securities while in possession of inside information, encouraging others to trade, or disclosing inside information improperly.
Inside information refers to information that is specific, non‑public, and likely to significantly affect the price of securities.
What is Market Abuse?
Market abuse covers a wider range of behaviours under the UK Market Abuse Regulation (UK MAR), including:
- Insider trading (civil offence)
- Unlawful disclosure of inside information
- Market manipulation or attempted manipulation.
The FCA treats preventing, detecting and punishing market abuse as a regulatory priority.
Making an enquiry
We have several ways you can contact us, either by completing our online contact form, by phone, or using our live chat. If you start your journey online, here are the first steps to working together.
Complete our online formWe need a few details to understand your situation and the kind of support you need.
We’ll contact you by phoneOn the call our experts will ask you a few more questions to make sure we connect you with the right legal advice from our team.
We arrange a full appointmentIf we're able to support you further, the next step is an appointment with one of our specialists so we can discuss everything in more detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the questions we are frequently asked about insider trading and market abuse.Our commitment to you
Our experts always start by listening, so we understand what matters most from day one.- 01Clear legal guidance
You will always get straightforward, honest advice, with regular updates to keep you clear on the way forward.
- 02Specialist knowledge
A wide-ranging team of trusted specialists who understand what it takes to protect your future, your family or your business.
- 03Your needs first
Whether you’re navigating complex personal situations or business decisions, we take the time to understand your world and what’s at stake.
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