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Susan Monty

Susan is a commercial litigator who specialises in the resolution of complex financial and regulatory disputes. With over 20 years’ experience in private practice and as an investigative lawyer at the Serious Fraud Office, she advises companies and individuals on all aspects of financial misconduct, ranging from complex and multi-jurisdictional civil litigation, fraud claims and asset tracing to breaches of fiduciary duties and professional negligence actions. In addition, she acts in Government and internal corporate investigations relating to regulatory issues and enforcement, brought by regulatory bodies such as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Competition and Market Authority (CMA). Susan has advised Government bodies and the Law Commission on potential law changes. She is also recognised as a thought leader in this area of law, regularly lecturing and writing for major legal publications. Areas of expertise: Civil Fraud All proceedings where deceit or misrepresentation, fraud or dishonesty form part of the basis of the action, including: Breach of fiduciary duty Abuse of confidence Conspiracy to defraud Fraudulent trading Undue influence Conversion Mortgage fraud Fraud on a power Negligent mis-statement Insolvency litigation Allied forensic investigations both in the UK and abroad (in particular with the US Securites Exchange Commission, Department of Justice, and European authorities), which involve tracing and freezing assets, including: Freezing orders Search and seizure orders Delivery up injunctions Acting as court-appointed supervising solicitor to carry out search and delivery-up orders Regulatory, Professional Disciplinary and Misconduct Whether in response to matters raised by regulatory bodies, implementing protocols for internal investigations, or advising on forthcoming regulatory changes such as the Senior Managers Regime, recent work includes acting for individuals and organisations with regard to the following professional bodies: Financial Conduct Authority Prudential Regulation Authority Takeover Panel Solicitors Regulation Authority Bar Standards Board Accountancy Actuarial Disciplinary Board Competition Markets Authority Pension (PPF) Ombudsman Financial Services Ombudsman Charities Commission Gambling Commission Payment Systems Regulator Financial reporting Council Financial Crime Cases involving allegations of dishonesty including: Offences under the Fraud and Theft Acts Money laundering Market abuse Mis-selling Insider dealing Market manipulation Tax evasion Cybercrime offences Terrorism Act offences Bribery and corruption · Keystone Law

EnglandCommercial Litigation, Civil Fraud

About

Susan Monty is a commercial litigator at Keystone Law with over 20 years' experience, specialising in complex financial and regulatory disputes including civil fraud, asset tracing and multi‑jurisdictional litigation. She previously served as an investigative lawyer at the Serious Fraud Office and advises on government and internal investigations, regulatory enforcement (including FCA and CMA matters) and professional disciplinary proceedings.

Practice areas

Commercial LitigationCivil FraudRegulatory & ComplianceFinancial CrimeInsolvency LitigationInvestigations

Office

England

Keystone Law · Susan is a commercial litigator who specialises in the resolution of complex financial and regulatory disputes. With over 20 years’ experience in private practice and as an investigative lawyer at the Serious Fraud Office, she advises companies and individuals on all aspects of financial misconduct, ranging from complex and multi-jurisdictional civil litigation, fraud claims and asset tracing to breaches of fiduciary duties and professional negligence actions. In addition, she acts in Government and internal corporate investigations relating to regulatory issues and enforcement, brought by regulatory bodies such as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Competition and Market Authority (CMA). Susan has advised Government bodies and the Law Commission on potential law changes. She is also recognised as a thought leader in this area of law, regularly lecturing and writing for major legal publications. Areas of expertise: Civil Fraud All proceedings where deceit or misrepresentation, fraud or dishonesty form part of the basis of the action, including: Breach of fiduciary duty Abuse of confidence Conspiracy to defraud Fraudulent trading Undue influence Conversion Mortgage fraud Fraud on a power Negligent mis-statement Insolvency litigation Allied forensic investigations both in the UK and abroad (in particular with the US Securites Exchange Commission, Department of Justice, and European authorities), which involve tracing and freezing assets, including: Freezing orders Search and seizure orders Delivery up injunctions Acting as court-appointed supervising solicitor to carry out search and delivery-up orders Regulatory, Professional Disciplinary and Misconduct Whether in response to matters raised by regulatory bodies, implementing protocols for internal investigations, or advising on forthcoming regulatory changes such as the Senior Managers Regime, recent work includes acting for individuals and organisations with regard to the following professional bodies: Financial Conduct Authority Prudential Regulation Authority Takeover Panel Solicitors Regulation Authority Bar Standards Board Accountancy Actuarial Disciplinary Board Competition Markets Authority Pension (PPF) Ombudsman Financial Services Ombudsman Charities Commission Gambling Commission Payment Systems Regulator Financial reporting Council Financial Crime Cases involving allegations of dishonesty including: Offences under the Fraud and Theft Acts Money laundering Market abuse Mis-selling Insider dealing Market manipulation Tax evasion Cybercrime offences Terrorism Act offences Bribery and corruption

England

Expertise

Asset tracing and freezing remedies (freezing orders, search and seizure, delivery up injunctions)Cross‑border forensic investigations (including engagement with US SEC, DOJ and European authorities)Regulatory enforcement and investigations (Financial Conduct Authority, Competition and Markets Authority)Civil fraud and fiduciary‑duty litigationProfessional disciplinary and misconduct proceedingsAdvising government bodies and the Law Commission on law reform

Admissions

  • Solicitor (qualified 1985)