S&W launch new Regulatory Consulting service with new London based partner appointment & new team hire

Andrew, who was most recently a partner at the global legal services firm, DWF, has more than 20 years’ experience in financial services regulation, working across a number of sub-sectors within financial services and adjacent sectors, dealing with a range of complex regulatory issues for clients both in the UK and internationally. He was responsible for the launch and growth of the Regulatory Consulting practice at DWF. Alongside Andrew, S&W also welcomed previous team members, Sarah Jackson and Patrick McGovern, with further hires set to join in the coming weeks.

Andrew has also been a partner at 2 top 10 accounting firms previously, developing their consulting practices by providing regulatory expertise to clients. Additionally, he has held board level positions at a number of wealth, advisory and distribution firms, making him well-versed in issues faced by clients and well placed as a Trusted Advisor to regulated firms. Andrew has also undertaken a significant number of Skilled Person’s reviews across a range of the FCA’s Skilled Person Lots and continues to play a key role in the direction of regulation though his work with the FCA and also as a newly elected director of the Association of Professional Compliance Consultants (APCC).

Based in S&W’s London office, Andrew will develop the Regulatory Consulting proposition over the next few months, bringing his extensive financial services regulatory knowledge to existing and new clients, while enhancing the range of expert consulting services that S&W is able to offer its clients. 

Andrew commented: “I am thrilled to be joining S&W, a firm I’ve known and respected for many years. Its commitment to growth, inclusion, and professional excellence, along with its enduring reputation, made it the clear next step for me, and a prosperous new home for my team and clients. I am excited to set-up a new service offering in one of the premier UK Professional Services firms, continuing to do what I know and love, while expanding the range of innovative solutions offered by S&W.”

Guy Swarbreck, Partner and Head of Financial Services at S&W added: “I’m delighted that Andrew’s joined to spearhead S&W’s Regulatory Consulting team. Andrew and the Regulatory Consulting team bring practical, industry leading experience of working both as professional advisors and as inhouse senior leaders, and an ethos that fits right in with S&W. I’m excited to work with the team as they really get going and provide excellent service to our clients.”

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S&W is one of the fastest-growing UK accountancy firms and builds on the heritage of Smith & Williamson which was founded in 1881. It was launched as a new business on March 31, 2025, following the sale of Evelyn Partners’ Professional Services business to Apax Partners.  
 
As a leader in the accountancy mid-market, the firm offers clients a broad range of services spanning business and private client tax advice, assurance and business services and a suite of advisory and digital services that include recovery and restructuring, transaction services and forensic advice.
 
S&W has c1,800 employees and more than 120 partners operating from 15 towns and cities in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
 
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