About

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Our team covers the entire spectrum of financial services. This includes a full range of services, including: 

  • advice in regulatory, prudential ratios and compliance matters 
  • representation in investigations by regulatory authorities
  • assistance with the formation and management of open-ended and closed-end funds 
  • licensing of investment firms and portfolio management companies (standard, multi-management and alternative management) 
  • marketing and distribution of management and investment services 
  • internal reorganisation and ethics support 
  • insurance products linked with capital markets 
  • collective investment schemes (including mutual funds, open and closed-end investment companies, hedge funds, private equity funds)
  • assistance to senior and subordinated financings
  • pre-litigation and litigation support (civil, criminal, disciplinary)
  • advice to financial advisors with respect to their rules of conduct

Our approach:

  • Co-ordinating our expertise: we call on the skills of other specialists in the firm, particularly tax experts, to provide an efficient and comprehensive service that covers all banking and finance transaction and regulation issues. 
  • Ability to handle complex matters: our team has the expertise to handle innovative cross-border transactions, involving our partners in the CMS network whenever necessary.
  • Providing innovative, customised solutions: we listen carefully to our clients to find the right solution to their current needs and anticipate their future ones.

Chambers Review

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Financial Services Regulation - France

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

CMS's recognised banking and finance practice is well equipped to act on a wide range of financial regulatory matters, including compliance, fund structuring and corporate reorganisations. The team also excels in the setting up of French payment institutions and investment entities. The lawyers have recent experience advising on post-Brexit mandates, including the incorporation of subsidiaries.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS assisted IM Global Partner with the acquisition of a Luxembourg AIFM, SYZ Asset Management, including all regulatory approvals.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jérôme Sutour
2
Jérôme Sutour
2
Band 2

Jérôme Sutour enjoys a strong reputation for his expertise in financial services regulation. He routinely advises clients on fund structuring, the launch of new financial products and post-Brexit matters.

He is a great lawyer who I strongly recommend.

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Financial Services Regulation

Jérôme Sutour
2
Jérôme Sutour
2
Band 2

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