Guy Wilkes is a Partner at Mishcon de Reya LLP since January 2018, specializing in regulatory disputes within the financial and professional services sectors. With extensive experience, Wilkes was previously a member of the FCA's senior leadership team, where responsibilities included developing enforcement strategies related to financial crime and anti-money laundering. Additionally, Wilkes serves as a Committee Member of the Economic Crime Task Force for The Law Society. Earlier roles include Partner at Mayer Brown, Head of Department for Retail and Regulatory Enforcement at the Financial Conduct Authority, Senior Associate at Osborne Clarke, and Associate at Allen & Overy LLP. Wilkes began their career as a Graduate Engineer at Ford Motor Company after receiving a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Birmingham and subsequent qualifications from the College of Law, Chester.