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Jason provides strategic advice and representation to firms and individuals facing investigation and potential criminal prosecution by the SFO and prosecution and/or disciplinary action by FCA and other regulatory bodies including the FRC. A formidable advocate, Jason has acted for firms and individuals in connection with over 85 FCA/FSA regulatory investigations and associated proceedings. He also acts for individuals and corporates in some of the more high profile and complex criminal prosecutions. Many of his cases result in no formal public action. Jason is currently acting for two individuals in connection with investigations by the SFO and FCA in relation to the alleged manipulation of LIBOR, a PLC Bank and an individual in connection with FOREX as well as numerous FCA investigations and proceedings for market abuse and breaches of FCA Rules and Principles. Past cases include FCA-v–Koutsogiannis (LIBOR investigation with no action taken), FCA-v-Moorhouse Group, FCA-v-Capital Alternatives Limited (Court of Appeal), FCA-v-X Plc (listing rules investigation with no action taken). He also recently persuaded the RDC not to issue a Decision Notice against a CEO facing prohibition. Previous criminal instructions include R-v-Whelan (market manipulation), R-v-Norton Healthcare (price fixing) and Operation Tabernula (insider dealing). Jason also advises firms on compliance issues under anti-money laundering and anti-bribery legislation.