S&W, a top-tier professional services group, has appointed Andrew Jacobs FCSI as a partner to spearhead the launch of its new Regulatory Consulting service within its expanding advisory team.
Jacobs, formerly a partner at global legal firm DWF, brings over two decades of experience in navigating complex regulatory landscapes across financial services and related sectors. He previously led the creation and expansion of DWF’s Regulatory Consulting arm. Joining him at S&W are former colleagues Sarah Jackson and Patrick McGovern, with more additions expected soon.
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.”
