Chambers Review

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Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory - UK-wide

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis is well known for the strength of its expertise when it comes to advising asset managers on financial regulation. The team works with financial sponsors on everything from M&A activity, establishing new funds and issues affecting their portfolio companies.

Work Highlights

  • Kirkland & Ellis International advised Harp Bidco, a consortium of CVC, Nordic Capital and Platinum Ivy, as it sought FCA approval for its GBP5.4 billion takeover of Hargreaves Landsdown.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Lisa Cawley
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Lisa Cawley
1
Band 1

Lisa Cawley is a highly regarded financial services regulatory lawyer. She is best known for her work for financial sponsors, who she advises on regulatory compliance and transactions, among other areas.

Lisa is an exceptional adviser and provides timely and commercial advice that is relevant and bespoke.

Lisa is a leader in the field of UK regulations.

Lisa is the heavy hitting regulatory lawyer and she has a wealth of experience.

She has an extremely focused practice and is a big name in the advisory market.

Lisa is fantastic and has got deep expertise.

Albert Weatherill
5
Albert Weatherill
5
Band 5

Albert Weatherill is a highly regarded partner with a strong profile in the financial services sector. He is routinely instructed to provide regulatory advice in the context of corporate transactions.

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Julia Dixon
U
Up and Coming

Julia Dixon has considerable experience in financial services regulatory law, especially as it applies to investment fund managers. She draws upon her expertise to advise clients on a range of regulatory matters,

Julia is highly recommended, she shows an incredibly high level of commitment to achieve a successful outcome.

Julia is commercial, responsive and highly communicative. She is motivated and her nuanced judgement is invaluable.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory

Lisa Cawley
1
Lisa Cawley
1
Band 1
Albert Weatherill
5
Albert Weatherill
5
Band 5
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Julia Dixon
U
Up and Coming