Financial Services Lawyers for Regulated Firms and Advisers
Straight-talking legal advice for financial services disputes, professional negligence, claims handling and regulated-risk matters
At Fletcher Hixon, we do more than advise on legal principles. We have over 25+ years experience managing the legal, insurance and payment services function within a large FCA-regulated financial services network, giving us first-hand insight into how firms, advisers, networks and product providers actually operate, make decisions and respond when problems arise.
That means advice that is not only legally sound, but also grounded in commercial reality, regulatory pressure and the way these organisations work in practice.
Trusted support for regulated firms and financial services professionals
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Experience supporting FCA-regulated financial services matters
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First-hand experience inside a large financial services network
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Advice for advisers, directly authorised firms, networks and insurers
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Clear, fair and transparent fees
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Strictly confidential initial discussions
We are not just lawyers advising from the outside looking in. Because we have worked within a large FCA-regulated financial services network, we understand the pressures, internal decision-making, commercial priorities and regulatory sensitivities that shape how firms respond when issues arise.
We know these matters are rarely just legal. They often involve reputational concern, internal process, ongoing business relationships and regulatory risk at the same time. Our advice reflects that reality.
Who we help
We support clients across financial services and regulated sectors, including:
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Individual financial advisers
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Directly authorised firms
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Appointed Representative networks
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Appointed Representatives
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Insurers
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Internal Claims/Complaint handlers
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Businesses operating in regulated environments
Whether you are dealing with a developing dispute, a negligence allegation, a recovery matter or a broader regulated-risk issue, we provide clear advice tailored to your position and objectives.
How we help
Professional negligence in financial services
We advise on professional negligence claims and disputes, with particular strength in FCA-regulated financial services matters.
Adviser, firm and network disputes
We support individual advisers, directly authorised firms and networks facing disputes, allegations and contentious issues that require clear legal and strategic input.
Contractual issues, restrictive covenant disputes, "client ownership", PII, Run off cover, unpaid fees, Appointed Representative Agreements, Adviser Agreements - we have significant experience advising clients on all of these matters.
Claims handling and subrogated recovery
We advise on claims handling, recovery actions and associated disputes, combining legal expertise with practical understanding of the commercial and operational context. Our lawyers have collected millions for clients for subrogated claim recovery.
Regulated-risk and commercially sensitive matters
We help clients navigate matters where legal risk, regulatory sensitivity, internal process and business pressure need to be managed together.
Claimant and Defendant matters
We act on both claimant and defendant matters, giving us a balanced and practical understanding of how disputes are pursued, defended and resolved.
What Happens Next?
We begin with a free, no obligation confidential conversation about your situation, the issues involved and the most practical route forward.
Your initial consultation is an opportunity to discuss:
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The issues you are facing
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The legal and commercial risks involved
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The options available
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The best next steps
We will also discuss fee options clearly at the outset, so you understand how we can support you before deciding how to proceed.
Frequently asked questions
Do you act for FCA-regulated firms?
Yes. We have particular experience supporting clients in financial services, insurance and other regulated environments.
Do you act for individual advisers as well as firms?
Yes. We act for individual advisers, directly authorised firms, networks and insurers.
What makes Fletcher Hixon different?
We combine legal expertise with first-hand experience of managing the legal, insurance and payment services function within a large FCA-regulated financial services network, so we understand how these organisations work in practice and how legal, commercial and regulatory pressures interact.
Are enquiries confidential?
Yes. Every enquiry is handled in the strictest confidence.
How much do you charge?
Our lawyers charge an hourly rate of £250 per hour plus VAT, and our paralegals are charged at £135 plus VAT. We shall assess your needs and agree a budget with you prior to undertaking any work.
Where possible, we are happy to agree a fixed fee arrangement.