Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 1
Contact number
+1 212 903 9000Chambers Review
Linklaters has a top practice in the non-contentious regulatory space. Its close and longstanding relationships with many major financial institutions means that it is able to furnish clear and comprehensive market intelligence in its advice to clients. Its areas of activity include advising on ESG, Consumer Duty and all aspects of prudential regulation, including ring-fencing. The team is also noted for its expertise in the fintech space.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Linklaters is a strong firm for cross-border advice across the EEA. The team provide pragmatic and commercial advice that gets to the point. It's a one-stop shop."
"Linklaters are exceedingly responsive and have a strong service level regardless of notice and deadlines."
"Linklaters have a well-resourced team built of strong juniors and tenured partners."
"Linklaters is a strong firm for cross-border advice across the EEA. The team provide pragmatic and commercial advice that gets to the point. It's a one-stop shop."
"Linklaters are exceedingly responsive and have a strong service level regardless of notice and deadlines."
"Linklaters have a well-resourced team built of strong juniors and tenured partners."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Kent is often called upon by major banks and investment companies to advise on transactional matters and long-term compliance with regulatory regimes.
"Michael Kent is a go-to for governmental advice. He is very experienced and the man to go to in an emergency. He is wise legal counsel and a really nice man."
Peter Bevan is a highly respected non-contentious financial services practitioner with deep expertise in product regulations, ESG and trading practices. He is the global head of Linklaters' financial regulation group.
"Peter Bevan is a pleasure to work with and a valuable source of context. Peter's judgement is something you can place a lot of trust in."
Harry Eddis is co-head of Linklaters' global fintech practice and he maintains a strong regulatory practice with a particular focus on the fintech space.
"Harry is engaging, responsive and very knowledgeable about the regulatory needs of businesses. He is a strong adviser and partner in complex matters."
"Harry is a go-to partner for complex and difficult matters. He approaches issues with clarity of thought, a calm demeanour and top-notch legal advice."
"Harry is commercially astute and has great judgement."