Suzanne McKie KC quoted in Ignites Europe on the Crispin Odey case

Suzanne McKie KC quoted in Ignites Europe regarding the Crispin Odey case.

Suzanne McKie, managing partner at Farore Law, which specialises in misconduct in the workplace, says the Odey case is an opportunity for the FCA to articulate exactly what behaviour is likely to fall foul of the individual conduct rules and when it expects financial institutions to intervene.

It will also provide the chance to establish the kinds of conduct that will most probably lead to the FCA starting an investigation.

“This is an opportunity for the FCA to state not only what kinds of conduct are inappropriate and, potentially in breach of the code of conduct, but whether the FCA’s remit is also covered by inappropriate behaviour that occurs outside the workplace,” she adds.

“There will be, and most probably needs to be, a greater number of firms and companies investigating not only individuals, but the firms themselves for either turning a blind eye or not having sufficiently robust systems in place in order to detect poor behaviour.”

About Farore Law

Farore Law is a boutique law firm comprised of lawyers that specialise in complex, high value discrimination, whistleblowing and misconduct cases. We are ranked in Legal 500 as one of the leading firms for senior executives.

Our Managing Partner, Suzanne McKie KC, is ranked as a leading individual for senior executives in Legal 500 and is also ranked highly in Chambers & Partners in Employment: Senior Executive.

As a firm, we represent clients who work in or hold high-profile and senior executive roles and regularly advise our clients on issues of privacy and reputation management.