Akin financial regulatory partner Joe Hewton has been recognized by Financial News as one of its 2026 Rising Stars of European Finance.
The Rising Stars list recognizes outstanding individuals under the age of 40 who have demonstrated exceptional career progression in institutional financial services. Candidates are judged on their career achievements so far, including promotions, deal significance, leadership responsibilities, and their ability to excel in challenging market conditions.
In Joe’s profile, Financial News notes his promotion to partnership and highlights recent noteworthy representations, including defending clients against high profile enforcement action proposed by the UK’s financial watchdog.