Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 4
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Law firm specialised in Financial Services & Regulation - CMS UK
Chambers Review
CMS is a respected firm that works with clients on a host of issues, including product design, transactions and corporate governance. It is also noted for its presence in the payments law arena and it provides regulatory compliance advice to leading financial institutions along with professional services firms, mortgage lenders, banking groups and insurance companies.
Work Highlights
- CMS advised NatWest on its acquisition of a majority shareholding in Cushon.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"CMS has a pragmatic and technically strong team who understand all elements of matters. The team understand their roles on deals and are faultless in their advice."
"CMS always find a pragmatic and commercial solution where possible. The team have a strong level of knowledge and are extremely responsive."
"CMS have an excellent team with deep understanding of commercially important aspects. They provide drafts promptly and know all the key points and important red lines."
"CMS has a pragmatic and technically strong team who understand all elements of matters. The team understand their roles on deals and are faultless in their advice."
"CMS always find a pragmatic and commercial solution where possible. The team have a strong level of knowledge and are extremely responsive."
"CMS have an excellent team with deep understanding of commercially important aspects. They provide drafts promptly and know all the key points and important red lines."
Notable Practitioners
Simon Morris is noted for his capacity to handle high-level regulatory investigations as well as offering compliance advice.
Sam Robinson has an active payments practice. He advises digital platforms, fintech companies and payment groups on regulatory matters.
"Sam Robinson is a very helpful lawyer."
"Sam is always consistently great."
Ash Saluja is the head of financial services and products at CMS. He is a respected partner in the realm of compliance, acting on behalf of a client base that includes both financial institutions and infrastructure providers.
"Ash is brilliant in that you can run anything past him and he'll know the answer."
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