Wendy Saunders

Wendy Saunders is a highly experienced legal professional specializing in financial services law and regulation. Currently serving as a Partner and Legal Director at Lewis Silkin since March 2021, Wendy has a wealth of experience in the field. Previously, Wendy held the position of Senior Associate at Herbert Smith Freehills from March 2014 to March 2021, focusing on financial services regulatory matters. A secondee at Macquarie Group in 2016-2017, Wendy also worked as an Associate at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP, contributing to contentious issues in the Disputes Division. Earlier roles include Solicitor at Memery Crystal LLP, handling both commercial litigation and financial services regulatory work, and experience at the Financial Services Authority, where Wendy worked in the Enforcement Division conducting case reviews and international investigations. Wendy holds dual BA degrees in Law with French Law and English Law and French Law from the University of Oxford.