Regulatory Compliance Solutions
About us
About Us
At C&G, we are dedicated to providing expert, practical, and commercially focused regulatory consultancy services. We support financial services firms in navigating the complexities of compliance, governance, and risk management, ensuring they meet regulatory expectations while achieving their business objectives.
Leadership Team
Our leadership team brings expertise across a broad range of markets, regulatory frameworks, and financial services disciplines.
Dr Alexander Culley
CEO and Founder
Dr Alexander Culley
Dr. Alexander Culley is a highly respected compliance professional with over 18 years of experience, seamlessly blending senior leadership roles with a successful consultancy career. As the Chief Executive and Founder of C&G, Alex has worked with firms across global financial centres, guiding them through complex regulatory landscapes and embedding strong governance frameworks. His expertise spans commodities, foreign exchange, and securities markets, where he has held senior regulatory positions and served as a non-executive director in multiple jurisdictions, including the UK, Hong Kong, and the UAE.
Alex’s deep industry knowledge is reinforced by an extensive academic and professional background. A Chartered Fellow of both the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investments (CISI) and the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx), he was also called to the Bar of England and Wales as a Lord Diplock Scholar of the Middle Temple (Unregistered). He holds an LLM (First Class) from Trinity College Dublin and a Diploma in Investment Compliance from the CISI. Alex recently completed his doctoral research at Southampton Business School, where he specialised in conduct risk in algorithmic trading environments, and has been published in several leading academic journals, further demonstrating his commitment to thought leadership in financial regulation.
Renowned for his analytical mindset and pragmatic approach, Alex combines technical expertise with a strong commercial understanding, ensuring that compliance is not just a regulatory necessity but a value driver for businesses. His ability to navigate complex regulatory requirements while delivering tailored, risk-based solutions has made him a trusted advisor to firms ranging from agile startups to established institutions. Dedicated to shaping industry best practices, he continues to contribute to thought leadership and regulatory discourse, helping firms strengthen their compliance frameworks with confidence.
Lewis Gurry
Director
Lewis Gurry
Lewis Gurry is a highly regarded compliance expert with over 15 years’ experience, spanning senior in-house leadership roles and a successful consultancy career. As a former executive and Global Head of Compliance, Lewis has first-hand insight into the challenges financial services firms face in managing regulatory obligations, mitigating risk, and embedding effective compliance frameworks. His experience includes overseeing regulatory change initiatives, leading compliance functions within trading environments, and supporting firms in aligning their governance structures with evolving regulatory expectations.
Lewis’ expertise is underpinned by a strong academic and professional foundation. A Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investments (CISI), he holds multiple industry qualifications, including certifications in compliance, risk management, and financial crime. He earned a BSc (Hons) in Economics (First Class) from the University of Surrey, providing him with a strong analytical background that complements his regulatory expertise. His extensive knowledge of financial markets, combined with his practical experience, equips him with a comprehensive understanding of the pressures firms face in meeting compliance obligations while maintaining commercial agility.
With a reputation for his strategic insight and hands-on approach, Lewis excels in helping firms develop compliance strategies that are both robust and commercially viable. He takes a pragmatic, results-driven approach, ensuring that regulatory frameworks support business growth rather than hinder it. As a trusted advisor, he works closely with clients to implement tailored solutions that enhance governance, mitigate risk, and foster a culture of compliance within their organisations.
