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Financial Services: Payments Law - UK-wide

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins has a strong practice with a notable bench of practitioners steeped in the financial services field, particularly on the non-contentious advisory side. It is keenly sought out for counsel on wholesale reviews of policy for significant organisations. It acts for an enviable client roster which includes international banks, investment managers and insurance companies. The team is also noted for its expertise in advising clients on cross-border payments issues.

Work Highlights

  • Latham & Watkins advised AllianceBernstein on the regulatory aspects of the sale of its broker-dealer business to Société Générale.

Strengths

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Latham & Watkins has a diverse team with amazing depth of knowledge. They have an ability to break down complex issues into manageable and actionable items.

Financial Services: Payments Law respondent
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Latham & Watkins has a depth of knowledge about the crypto landscape in the UK that is unmatched. The team provides business-oriented advice that is tailored to the risk profile of the client.

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The team provides invaluable insight and advice. They have deep subject matter knowledge, empathy with problems faced by companies and a service ethic that ensures delivery against tight deadlines.

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Notable Practitioners

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Rob Moulton
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Rob Moulton
2
Band 2

Rob Moulton stands out for the strength of his regulatory advice to leading asset managers. He is particularly notable for his work relating to high-value transactions.

Rob Moulton picks up the phone and gives incredibly sensible answers in minutes. He is incredibly pragmatic, and knowledgeable about the financial services industry.

Rob Moulton is great at helping people understand complex concepts in a straightforward way.

Rob Moulton is a great lawyer. He is proactive, responsive, and he gives pragmatic advice. Rob is very easy to work with and has a quick turnaround.

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Christian F McDermott
3
Christian F McDermott
3
Band 3

Christian McDermott is an experienced payments lawyer who represents clients including payments companies and payment processing companies in M&A and regulatory-related matters.

Christian is of great assistance to clients.

Christian is a leading light in this space.

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Nicola Higgs
4
Nicola Higgs
4
Band 4
Nicola Higgs maintains a high-level financial services practice. She regularly advises on complex regulatory changes governing institutions and products.

Nicola is excellent on all fronts.

Nicola has a strong level of sophistication combined with excellent industry knowledge and commercial awareness.

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Brett Carr
Brett Carr
Star Associates

Brett Carr is a well-known associate in the team who works on a host of matters. His clients include central banks and payment service companies, and he provides regulatory advice, often including cross-jurisdictional elements.

Brett is a subject matter expert in financial services.

Brett is approachable, knowledgeable and very quick to give responses. He's practical and helps clients get through their work.

Brett is a star in the space and is likely to be a prominent practitioner for years to come.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Latham & Watkins LLP

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Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory
Rob Moulton
2
Rob Moulton
2
Band 2
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Nicola Higgs
4
Nicola Higgs
4
Band 4
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Financial Services: Payments Law
Christian F McDermott
3
Christian F McDermott
3
Band 3
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Brett Carr
Brett Carr
Star Associates
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