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Osborne Clarke LLP

Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory

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Osborne Clarke LLP

Rankings

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Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory - UK-wide

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Osborne Clarke is recognised for the strength of its asset management related work in the regulatory space. The team works with clients on a full range of issues with notable experience of advising on M&A.

Work Highlights

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  • Osborne Clarke advised Foresight Group in its acquisition of the business of WHEB Asset Management.

Strengths

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  • The team has a breadth of knowledge and experience in working closely and effectively with regulators.

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  • The team stands out for its deep understanding and its practical and commercially minded approach. The lawyers are technically excellent, highly responsive and solutions focused.

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  • The team's advice reflects a deep understanding of the commercial realities and is highly attuned to the needs of the client. The lawyers are flexible, pragmatic and exceptionally accessible.

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  • The team is very pragmatic, knowledgeable and realistic about the challenges and the prospects of success. All practitioners are excellent, clear and responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Noline Matemera
    Band 4Noline Matemera

    Noline Matemera

    Noline Matemera leads the financial regulation team at Osborne Clarke. She advises companies on the regulatory aspects of acquisitions alongside responding to enquiries from a range of regulators.

    • She is immensely knowledgeable, pragmatic, commercial and personable. She is an asset to the business.

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    • She is extremely experienced with extensive knowledge of the UK financial services regulatory space. Her comprehensive advice, industry insight and approach resulted in effective guidance.

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    • Noline is a great all-round operator - she is very knowledgeable, pragmatic and up to date with market trends, future developments and insights.

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  • Up and ComingChris Ratcliffe
    Up and ComingChris Ratcliffe

    Chris Ratcliffe

    Chris Ratcliffe is a skilled and accomplished financial regulatory lawyer. He is particularly experienced in providing advice in compliance and fund regulatory matters. His clients include banks and investment firms.

    • Chris demonstrates a strong sense of commercial vision and is very practical in terms of his advice.

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    • He stands out for his practical and efficient approach, and he has a thorough understanding of the regulatory regime and consistently helps us arrive at tangible solutions.

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    • Chris is consistently impressive and has shown strong commitment on regulatory structuring and bespoke documentation.

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Ranked Individuals at Osborne Clarke LLP (2)

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    Noline Matemera

    Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory

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    Chris Ratcliffe

    Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory

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