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Macfarlanes LLP

Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory

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Macfarlanes LLP

Rankings

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Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory - UK-wide

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Macfarlanes houses a noted financial services team that is adept at advising on a range of regulatory issues. The team is best known for its work with private fund managers, but its expertise are broader and it often works with banks as well.

Work Highlights

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  • Macfarlanes advised 7IM on the regulatory aspects of its acquisition of Rockhold Asset Management from Adviser Services Holdings.

Strengths

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  • They are extremely responsive and very commercial - They are my go-to firm for complex financial services regulatory matters.

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  • They have deep knowledge of the subject matter and provide clear advice, keeping in mind the big picture and commercial implications.

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  • They have handled a variety of matters for us and the advice has always been of the best quality.

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  • They offer swift, jargon-free advice and they do not shy away from giving clear opinions on matters that may fall within grey regulatory areas.

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  • They show great technical knowledge combined with a commercial approach to issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Alexandra Green
    Band 4Alexandra Green

    Alexandra Green

    Alexandra Green has a highly regarded financial services practice. She advises clients including banks and asset managers on issues such as the Consumer Duty.

    • Alexandra's ability to apply regulatory rules in a commercial and pragmatic way is second to none.

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    • She provides high-quality legal support, marked by responsive client service and clear advice. Her ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes with commercial sensitivity is impressive.

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    • Alexandra has a great ability to grasp complex issues quickly and to provide timely advice that really hits the mark.

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    • She has excellent regulatory knowledge and provides clear and succinct advice.

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    • She has a very calm manner and instils confidence in her clients. She also has a breadth of general regulatory knowledge and uses this to help clients obtain the best results.

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  • Band 5Michael Sholem
    Band 5Michael Sholem

    Michael Sholem

    Michael Sholem has stand out knowledge of the regulatory issues which impact on the private credit space. His clients include banks and asset managers.

    • Michael is focused on providing balanced advice, with a good level of client service.

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    • I found his approach to be both diligent and thorough but also commercial and solutions orientated.

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