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Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory - UK-wide

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Sidley Austin's powerful transatlantic capability feeds into a highly regarded payments practice acting for all categories of clients in the space, including mobile payments providers, card issuers and acquirers, and payment systems. The team is well versed in a range of regulatory matters including anti-money laundering, consumer protection and data security. Its established global reach makes it a good choice for both major international players and rapidly expanding startups.

Work Highlights

  • Sidley Austin advised Apollo on the implications and impact of the new ESG regulatory framework in the UK and EU.

Strengths

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Sidley Austin provides trusted advice that includes a market view and risk tolerance. The team work well together and help clients navigate complex legal issues with significant regulatory risk.

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The regulatory team at Sidley Austin are highly skilled, commercial and well regarded. Sidley's responsiveness is exceptional, and the team are extremely timely.

Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory respondent
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Sidley Austin have deep subject matter knowledge in payments, digital assets and financial services. The team are business-centric and willing to engage in risk-based discussions.

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Notable Practitioners

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Leonard Ng
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Leonard Ng
2
Band 2

Leonard Ng is head of the UK/EU financial services regulatory group at Sidley Austin. He attracts praise for advising his clientele of major alternative funds on both long-term and transactional compliance.

There is no lawyer with whom I have ever worked who I trust more than I do Leonard.

Leonard is unrivalled for his investment management advice. He is very plugged into the market.

Leonard is an expert in UK financial service regulations and has unparalleled depth of knowledge. He is up to date with legal changes, and this leads to practical and sensible legal advice.

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Rachpal Thind
5
Rachpal Thind
5
Band 5

Rachpal Thind is a notable regulatory partner with a broad practice. She works with well-known banks and asset managers on their regulatory compliance issues.

Rachpal is extremely knowledgeable in UK anti-money laundering regulations.

Rachpal's expertise is essential in helping navigate EU securitisation regulations in connection with complex commercial transactions.

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Leonard Ng
2
Leonard Ng
2
Band 2
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Rachpal Thind
5
Rachpal Thind
5
Band 5
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