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Robert Purves is a commercial lawyer with strong specialism in financial services law and regulation. Robert began his legal career as an Attorney in South Africa (1990) and Solicitor in England (1994), before transferring to the Bar in 2007. From April 2003, Robert was Chief Counsel, Insurance and Prudential Policy at the Financial Services Authority, the UK body then responsible for the licensing, oversight and regulation of almost all financial services business in the UK.  Robert is ranked in Financial Services Band 1 in Chambers & Partners 2015.

Since commencing practice at the Bar, Robert has acted for financial services firms and individuals seeking advice and representation on a wide range of regulatory issues. Robert also acted regularly for the Financial Services Authority until its dissolution in April 2013. He now acts for both the FSA’s successor bodies, the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Robert has also acted for the UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme and for the Guernsey Financial Services Commission.

The type of issues on which Robert is asked to advise range from technical advice on the law and practice of financial regulation, to advice and assistance in dealing with regulatory enquiries and investigations, ARROW visits and applications for regulatory approvals.

Robert is a regular speaker and provider of training on financial services regulation.