Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory
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Chambers Review
Freshfields is has a market-leading financial services regulatory practice. The team works with large global clients including well-known asset managers, banks and insurers. Its work is broad and includes everything from regulatory compliance through to transaction-related advice.
Work Highlights
- Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer advised Visa in relation to market reviews being conducted by the PSR into cross-boarder interchange fees and scheme and processing fees.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Freshfields is one of the best law firms in London. The team are completely on the ball at all times and stay on top of work steams. They provide technical and detailed advice."
"The team at Freshfields have a strong depth of knowledge and experience, and are well positioned in the industry and sector. They have the depth of expertise and intra-practice workings to deliver."
"Freshfields' international network is of great assistance. It has strength and depth of expertise and an excellent team, well resourced with experienced and practical lawyers."
"Freshfields is one of the best law firms in London. The team are completely on the ball at all times and stay on top of work steams. They provide technical and detailed advice."
"The team at Freshfields have a strong depth of knowledge and experience, and are well positioned in the industry and sector. They have the depth of expertise and intra-practice workings to deliver."
"Freshfields' international network is of great assistance. It has strength and depth of expertise and an excellent team, well resourced with experienced and practical lawyers."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Raffan is routinely sought out by major financial institutions, including banks and payment companies, for his regulatory knowledge. He advises on product launches and M&A transactions.
"Michael is really helpful and knowledgeable."
"Michael Raffan is very responsive and has great market knowledge."
James Smethurst leads Freshfields' London-based financial institutions regulatory offering and regularly works with big names in the sector.
"James provides excellent support and responsiveness."
David Rouch is an experienced practitioner with a clientele of high-profile financial institutions. He is noted for advising these clients on a range of policy and product regulations.
Cyrus Pocha advises international banks and investment managers on a broad range of regulatory issues. He is also recommended for his expertise in the fintech sector. He is co-head of Freshfields' global fintech group.
"Cyrus is an incredibly knowledgeable and approachable partner. He is very responsive, with a excellent pragmatic approach. He also manages to maintain a sense of humour in challenging circumstances."
"Cyrus is responsive and able to take a business-focused, practical perspective. He is a nice man and good to work with."
Ranked Lawyers at
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