The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has charged Richard Bloomfield with five counts of insider dealing, alleging that he used confidential information obtained during his work as a solicitor to trade in Seraphine Group PLC securities.
According to the FCA, Bloomfield was involved in advising on the acquisition of Seraphine Group PLC and allegedly used inside information acquired through his professional role to deal in the company’s securities on five occasions between March 28, 2022 and January 10, 2023.
Bloomfield appeared before Westminster Magistrates’ Court, where he gave no indication of plea. The case has been sent to Southwark Crown Court, with his next hearing scheduled for August 5, 2026. He has been released on unconditional bail.
The FCA clarified that neither the law firm where Bloomfield worked nor Seraphine Group PLC is under investigation in connection with the case.