We offer full service legal and commercial solutions to the financial services sector, covering all key areas of expertise including: regulatory, commercial & distribution, investigations, employment (non-financial misconduct, culture, HR), corporate, cyber & breach response, data protection, dispute resolution, governance & compliance, and FinTech.
Our advice is informed by an in-depth understanding of the regulatory environment in which our clients operate, with clients including leading investment and retail banks, building societies, regulated lenders, asset and wealth managers, payment services firms, and networks of financial advisers and mortgage intermediaries.
Our financial services lawyers are regularly involved with both the PRA, the FCA, and their supervision and enforcement teams, as well as with other regulators and supervisory authorities such as the Competition and Markets Authority, AIM regulation, and the Takeover Panel.
We also have in-depth experience and expertise of assisting institutions with Serious Fraud Office (SFO), HMRC Investigations and prosecutions, and the Financial Ombudsman Service.
We are actively engaged in advising our clients on current “hot topics” including:
Our financial services lawyers have particular expertise on advising on culture and conduct issues, and have carried out a number of audits resulting in the roll out of structural changes to our clients' internal reporting and escalation processes.
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Asset and Fund Managers
We provide legal support to asset managers on all aspects of conduct of business and regulatory risk.
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Banks
We act for all different types and sizes of banks, from challenger banks, to the largest global investment banks. Our clients include a plethora of banks comprising investment, challenger, retail, commercial, investment, foreign banks, private banks, building societies, neobanks, and novel alternative capital providers.
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FinTech
Our legal expertise in FinTech and all its essential component parts – payment, blockchain, wealth management, InsurTech and RegTech – provides competitive advantage for you through our deep understanding of the sector.
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Wealth Managers and Financial Advisers
We are the market leading law firm for services to financial advisers/wealth managers and networks.
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David is excellent. He has a deep understanding of the regulatory, legal and commercial challenges facing the financial service sector. David is always responsive to ad hoc questions and always provides clear, thoughtful guidance.
Qui sommes-nous ?
Nous sommes un cabinet commercial à large assise, au service d'un grand nombre de secteurs, avec un solide héritage dans les domaines de l'assurance, de la santé et de l'immobilier. Nous combinons d'excellentes compétences juridiques et une expertise de pointe en matière d'exécution pour concevoir des solutions
qui répondent aux besoins de nos clients - souvent en utilisant intelligemment la technologie.
Banking, Restructuring and Insolvency
Our experienced team offers comprehensive insolvency and restructuring guidance to investors, creditors, and corporates, both locally and globally.
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Our extensive commercial services span various sectors, with dedicated teams in insurance, healthcare, technology, and more. We provide expert guidance on procurement, IT, contracts, intellectual property, competition, and more.
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Corporate
Our corporate team delivers comprehensive legal solutions to a diverse clientele. We specialise in M&A, Equity Capital Markets, and corporate advisory matters, collaborating seamlessly to help clients achieve their business goals.
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Data, Privacy and Cyber
Our Data, Privacy and Cyber team provides advice and support on advisory and contentious matters of all sizes and complexity.
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Commercial Disputes
Disputes can be complex, high value, and fast moving. Our dispute resolution lawyers help you manage risk, resolve conflict, and protect your commercial interests across multiple jurisdictions. You benefit from strategic, commercially focused advice designed to anticipate issues early, resolve disputes efficiently, and support your long term objectives.
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Employment
We provide bespoke solutions across all aspects of employment, pensions, immigration, and more. Balancing legal and commercial requirements, we deliver efficiently and provide tangible value to your business.
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Financial Investigations and Enforcement
We advise financial institutions facing investigations and enforcement action or other interventions by financial services regulators.
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Internal Investigations
We advise clients on internal investigations into issues ranging from compliance breaches in regulated firms to any matter involving people and the workplace.
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Tax
Our expertise in commercial tax covers all aspects of UK tax, including corporation tax, income tax, NIC, and more. We specialise in managing tax impacts on commercial transactions, guiding you towards tax-efficient choices. Our vast experience ensures tailored solutions for diverse entities in the intricate UK tax landscape.
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