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Clifford Chance LLP

Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory

UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide


Clifford Chance LLP

Rankings

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Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory - UK-wide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance is a leading player in the non-contentious regulatory space. Its lawyers advise on a host of high-profile matters including digital asset regulation, transaction-related regulatory issues and UK/EU financial services regulation. The team works with a host of premier clients, including asset managers and investment banks.

Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised BlackRock on the establishment of a retail crypto-linked exchange traded note programme and the launch of the initial Bitcoin-backed series.

Strengths

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  • Clifford Chance has partners with the highest quality and technical expertise who also provide pragmatic advice and problem solving.

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  • Its lawyers have strong, technical knowledge and a skillset balanced with pragmatism and commercial appreciations. The team provides a timely delivery of advice and general responsiveness.

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  • The team has significant attention to detail and has a willingness to challenge as well as advise clients which ensures the best outcome is reached.

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  • The firm has international reach and offers strategic thinking, expertise and responsiveness to complex, legal and regulatory issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleChristopher Bates
    Senior StatespeopleChristopher Bates

    Christopher Bates

    Christopher Bates is a highly respected practitioner who is frequently sought out by industry associations to advise on significant regulatory changes.
  • Band 4Monica Sah
    Band 4Monica Sah

    Monica Sah

    Monica Sah advises global financial institutions and fintech clients on a full range of regulatory issues.
    • She is extremely knowledgeable, business minded, pro-active and responsive.

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    • She has a great understanding of the business and strives to gain more knowledge on how best to provide quality legal advice. She is always responsive, engaged and sets a great tone.

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    • Monica has very strong expertise in prudential regulatory matters.

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  • Band 5Simon Crown
    Band 5Simon Crown

    Simon Crown

    Simon Crown has a highly regarded financial service practice and is recommended for his expertise on bank and fund regulation.

    • Simon is very technically strong and takes a very calm and pragmatic approach.

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  • Up and ComingCaroline Dawson
    Up and ComingCaroline Dawson

    Caroline Dawson

    Caroline Dawson advises global financial institutions on the full remit of financial regulatory advice. She stands out for her work relating to M&A or financing transactions.

    • Caroline is highly competent and commercial, with a client friendly touch that resonates very well.

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  • Up and ComingDiego Ballon Ossio
    Up and ComingDiego Ballon Ossio

    Diego Ballon Ossio

    Diego Ballon Ossio has a growing reputation for financial regulatory expertise. His practice is broad and see him advising banks, broker dealers and asset managers.

    • Diego has a deep understanding of the market.

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