Resolve By GC

Who We Are

RESOLVE by GC is the highly specialised team within gunnercooke llp, dedicated to advising on Financial Crime, Risk, Compliance and Strategy items. As one of the most experienced and commercially minded Professional Services teams globally, we offer support across:

Our primary focus is within the UK Financial Services (specifically crypto/digital assets and FinTechs/Payment Firms), although we also support wider sectors and global regions as needed.
We are industry recognised as a team of former senior Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLRO’s), Chief Compliance Officers, and Chief Risk Officers in both major and challenger banking roles.

Regulatory Track Record

We have supported over 10% of successful FCA cryptoasset registration applications and continue to assist regulators in shaping evolving legal frameworks.
Our team have supported various US Monitorships, and UK Skilled Person reviews and or remediation from the same.
We are RESOLVE by GC —For enquiries, please contact us using the relevant details below or email us at:

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Mark Winters – Senior Operating Partner (RESOLVE leader)

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Mark is the Financial Crime Risk Senior Operating Partner at Gunnercooke LLP, with over 25 years of experience.
His experience includes local, regional and group CF11 / SMF 17 (MLRO), CRO and Chief Compliance Officer type roles, leading FCR Audit and Investigations teams and Anti Bribery departments.
His experience has included: authoring, reviewing, socialising and implementing FCR systems and controls, including risk assessments, policies and procedures, training, alert management and optimisation, recruiting and managing teams to run business as usual and remediation projects.
Mark recently worked with an independent monitor on behalf of the US Department of Justice for a global bank, determining if the risk and compliance systems and controls deployed were adequately designed, suitably implemented and effectively operated. Clients include:

Mark is a qualified Mediator and has a Graduate Diploma in Anti-Money Laundering

Binu Paul – Operating Partner (RESOLVE Strategy Leader)

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Binu has a passion for problem-solving and driving innovation, bringing multiple perspectives on emerging technologies and their implications for businesses across industries, but especially on the financial services sector.Before formal strategy execution training at the Wharton Business School of the University of Pennsylvania, Binu gained a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) as well as qualified as an engineer (Bachelor of Technology).Having kicked off his career in investment management, asset consulting and research, Binu went on to found a number of startups. Following a successful exit to a national stock exchange.Binu has headed the Market Intelligence and Data team at the Financial Markets Authority in New Zealand and then went on to establish the FMA's fintech and innovation capability. He was subsequently tasked to set up the digital assets team as the Head of Department, Digital Assets at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK.He is sought after both by management teams and boards for his ability to craft strategic responses to business challenges and build teams to execute plans. He has also held governance roles, such as the inaugural chair of the digital and innovation forum of the Council of Financial Regulators, New Zealand and as a board member of ChildFund New Zealand, while chairing its Social Impact Investment committee and on the board of Blockchain New Zealand from a regulatory perspective.Binu is instrumental in building New Zealand's fintech community, having launched New Zealand's first-ever annual FinTech conference series and is a co-founder of FintechNZ, the industry association. He has been appointed by the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZ Govt. trade body) as an Advisor to NZ tech businesses expanding into the UK.

Jennifer Horsfield – Operating Partner (RESOLVE Compliance Leader)

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Jennifer has extensive experience with over 30 years with regulated companies in many jurisdictions, including the UK, US, Singapore, Ireland, Cyprus, Australia, UAE, Bermuda, Switzerland, Luxemburg, South Africa and BVI.Jennifer Has been FCA and PRA approved as SMF 16, SMF 4 and previously CF 10, 11 and 1.Jennifer has gained significant experience in corporate governance (including Board effectiveness reviews) and has a thorough understanding of the FCA & PRA’s expectations of the Board, and effective MI to evidence that the Board have sufficient information to fulfil their duties.Much of her career has been holding Interim Head of Compliance, CRO and MLRO roles to help steer firms through times of difficulty having managed over 20 s166’s and enforcement cases for firms. This gives her an excellent understanding of governance, compliance maturity, and risk assessments, measurements, controls and oversight, enabling appropriate prioritization, in line with the Boards risk appetite.Jennifer’s clients have included consultancies, large tier 1 banks and small banks, brokerages, EMI firms and crypto firms

Neil Williams – Legal Partner (RESOLVE Legal Leader)

Neil has over 20 years of experience in all aspects of White Collar crime, focusing primarily on fraud cases involving individuals and corporations. He has frequently been instructed on large-scale cases being investigated by the SFO, HMRC, NCA and other investigative bodies, with a strong background in bribery and corruption. Cases often involve multi-jurisdictional elements, foreign prosecutions by the SEC and DoJ amongst others, requiring coordination with partners across the globe.Neil undertakes investigations to identify wrongdoing, providing advice on regulatory / compliance issues should they arise. Where there are potential implications for the company itself, such as criminal or reputational risk, then advice and assistance to remedy the problems, together with continued support, is provided.With a detailed focus on client care, Neil delivers bespoke and innovative advice and representation tailored to the requirements of the case. He has been individually ranked in the leading legal guides, both Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500. He regularly contributes to topical articles in the field of white crime in the mainstream media and has authored numerous articles on legal issues.

John Flynn – Operating Partner (RESOLVE Financial Crime Lead)

John has held senior roles in Insurance and Banking for over 20 years. He is a subject matter expert in compliance and financial crime, with experience in navigating unique regulatory situations.He has a broad range of experience across financial services products and has operated in global markets.John has been an FCA-approved person and senior manager in several investment banks, wealth management firms, and insurance companies.Throughout his career, he has handled complex and business-critical situations, including multiple regulatory enforcement actions and Section 166 Skilled Person reviews. He has direct experience working with regulators in the UK, EU, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, as well as the US Department of Justice and the New York Department of Financial Services.

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Neil Marshall – Operating Partner (RESOLVE Managed Service Leader)

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Neil is a Financial Crime Risk specialist with over 20 years’ experience advising boards and implementing solutions tailored to client needs, both from a project perspective and in a BAU capacity.Neil is an experienced practitioner in all aspects of FCR frameworks; Operating Models (policies, procedures, systems & controls) design & implementation projects, Customer & Supplier Due Diligence, Client Lifecycle (Onboarding, Filtering, Screening and Transaction Monitoring), Assurance and Analytics covering predominantly UK and European legislation and international best practices.

Louis Roddam – Operating Partner

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Louis has extensive Financial Crime Risk compliance experience, including working as a regulator, in-house and as a consultant, which enables him to provide balanced and pragmatic advice and work collaboratively across all levels.Louis started his career as a forensic accountant before joining the UK FCA, where he worked in both Enforcement and Supervision before moving into industry and consulting. He has deep financial services sector experience across the retail and wholesale space, including capital markets. His experience includes financial crime programme design to address operational weaknesses and leading remediation and assurance reviews to conclude regulatory action across all areas of AML, sanctions, fraud, bribery and corruption. This includes leading regulatory S166 reviews and assisting firms to respond.Most recently, Louis has focused on fintech firms and has led the FCA authorisation process for an overseas digital asset fund, acting as UK MLRO.

Brandon Holdsworth – Senior Associate

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Brandon is Financial Crime Risk Senior Associate within the operating partner practice at RESOLVE by GC.Brandon leverages his ongoing studies reviewing and providing thought leadership on evolving industry guidelines and updates from the JMLSG and FCA Good and Poor Practice.Brandon actively supports clients, acting in a capacity as a more junior Subject Matter Expert at various clients, including FinTechs as well as directly assisting risk and compliance departments in FCA regulated banks and registered crypto firms. His skills include authoring, reviewing and implementing FCR systems and controls.Brandon is particularly interested in risk management, focussing on sanctions compliance, AML automation and optimisation, CDD (customer due diligence) and KYC (know your customer) uses of a risk based approach towards compliance.

Rebecca Cooper – Compliance Associate

Rebecca is an Associate at RESOLVE by GC within the Operating Partner Practice of Gunnercooke LLP, assisting and supporting senior colleagues. She recently provided support to the CRO and MLRO of UK Firms in the Crypto Regulation Process, which has given her valuable insight into the crypto regulatory environment, and is currently a Deputy MLRO at an alternative asset management firm, including operational support to the MLRO in managing compliance with AML/CTF obligations, including Financial Crime policy enhancements, monitoring, and reporting.Rebecca is also involved in a wide variety of Financial Crime Risk and Dispute Resolution projects. This has familiarised her with various types of clients and a range of projects and initiatives. She maintains knowledge of industry guidelines, such as the FCA Good and Poor Practice and JMLSG, and AML legislation, such as the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and money laundering regulations, to assist firms in implementing FCR systems and controls.Rebecca is currently in the process of attaining the ICA Advanced Diploma in Financial Crime Prevention, with expected course completion in 2025.Rebecca has also led a number of small projects to review and enhance the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) compliance frameworks for smaller financial services firms, focusing on regulatory alignment, process improvements, and operational risk mitigation.

Siavash

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Siavash recently joined GC Resolve from the Medical Research field. He is a Farsi speaker with an avid interest in Financial Crime.

Paul Boardman – Operating Partner (RESOLVE Talent Lead)

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Paul is a Unilever-trained Accountant with an FMCG background and over 30 years’ experience in Executive Recruitment. He specialises in All Board and Senior Financial Appointments, including NED and Portfolio. Previously a Director in the 3i-backed RK Group, which exited by way of a trade sale in 2005, he remained as a Director in the new AIM-listed business until 2010. Paul established his own Executive Search company in 2011.Paul is also experienced in Specialist Search and the recruitment of Human Resources, Financial Management and Accounting staff.

David McIntyre – Operating Partner (RESOLVE Audit lead)

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David is a chartered accountant and expert in financial strategy, business planning & improvement, and executive training.He is a senior leader with a progressive career spanning 20 years in senior leadership executive and non-executive roles, amassing a wealth of experience in improving and growing businesses.A strong communicator with authority and a clear vision, skilled at understanding highly complex operations and businesses, with strong influencing and negotiation skills that are essential attributes in driving transformation programmes to success.David’s broad range of experience covers a multitude of disciplines including finance, change management, organisational development, HR, IT & technology, project management, audit & assurance, business improvement and corporate venturing.