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Linklaters

Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory

UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide


Linklaters

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Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory - UK-wide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Linklaters has a top practice in the non-contentious regulatory space. 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

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  • The team is extremely pragmatic, clear in communications and very responsive. It is able to navigate complex issues logically and methodically, and provides a top-notch service.

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  • The firm is very thoughtful and provides easily digestible advice on complex regulatory issues. It has a very strong deep bench of lawyers who are very good at providing advice in a timely matter.

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  • The team is highly responsive and provide practical advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleMichael Kent
    Senior StatespeopleMichael Kent

    Michael Kent

    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 has a very good reputation.

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  • Band 1Peter Bevan
    Band 1Peter Bevan

    Peter Bevan

    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.

    • He really helps with big regulation changes and provides an outstanding quality of work - he's well known in the market for a reason!

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    • Peter is outstanding and is the leading regulatory partner in London for his depth and breadth of knowledge, commercial understanding and practical application.

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  • Band 2Harry Eddis
    Band 2Harry Eddis

    Harry Eddis

    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.

  • Band 5Raza Naeem
    Band 5Raza Naeem

    Raza Naeem

    Raza Naeem is a highly respected non-contentious financial services lawyer and specialises in handling complex financial and regulatory matters. He regularly handles cross-border issues in relation to ESG

    • He combines a deep knowledge of financial regulation and the businesses of his client base, with a personable and accessible personality. We trust the advice he provides us and enjoy working with him.

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    • He is an incredibly technical lawyer and has an amazing client base.

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    • Raza is very practical and thoughtful and provides pragmatic advice.

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    • Raza is extremely responsive and helpful across a range of regulatory matters. He has very sound judgment and commercial understanding, and translates that into helpful, practical and timely advice.

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  • Up and ComingAlastair Holt
    Up and ComingAlastair Holt

    Alastair Holt

    Alastair Holt is well-regarded for his commercial, financial and regulatory expertise. He regularly advises clients on the regulatory aspects of M&A transactions.

    • He is a technically good lawyer and has a specialism in this practice.

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Ranked Individuals at Linklaters (5)

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    Michael Kent

    Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory

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    Peter Bevan

    Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory

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    Harry Eddis

    Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory

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    Raza Naeem

    Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory

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    Alastair Holt

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