
Department profile
Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory
Clifford Chance LLP
Website
www.cliffordchance.comChambers Review
Clifford Chance is a leading player in the non-contentious regulatory space. Its lawyers advise on a host of high-profile matters, including regulatory issues surrounding Brexit. The team works with a host of premier clients, including asset managers and investment banks.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance advised Citibank on its acquisition of Nordea's sub-custody business in Scandinavia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Clifford Chance has outstanding capabilities throughout the world and the ability to shepherd large and complex matters."
"They're known big players and big hitters in the market."
"They're always available with sound advice."
"Clifford Chance has outstanding capabilities throughout the world and the ability to shepherd large and complex matters."
"They're known big players and big hitters in the market."
"They're always available with sound advice."
Notable Practitioners

Christopher Bates is a highly respected practitioner who is frequently sought out by industry associations to advise on significant regulatory changes.
"Chris Bates is very well known in the market and is incredibly committed. He's technically very good, and clients think he's absolutely wonderful."
"He's very thoughtful and has a pure legal mind. I have lots of respect for him and he does lots of good work."
"Christopher is huge in terms of his standing and implementation of things. He's a real leader in the financial services space."

Recognised for his extensive thought leadership, Simon Gleeson demonstrates deep experience of financial services regulation. His broad client base includes both banks and investment funds.
"Simon Gleeson is a lawyer of great standing. He's well known in the space."
"He is without a doubt a very clever man."

Paul Ellison is a regular adviser to private equity firms, which he assists with diverse regulatory concerns.
"He's a safe pair of hands."
Ranked Lawyers at
Clifford Chance LLP
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