Financial Services: Payments Law

John Casanova advises clients on the implementation of regulations, including those relating to significant acquisitions and product launches. His key clients include household-name payment infrastructure companies.

"John understands where boundaries can be pushed. He can articulate real risks and things that can be bent for a better experience and a greater understanding of how clients should implement things."

"John's depth and breadth of expertise is unprecedented."

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.

"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."

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

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

Max Savoie is a growing practitioner in the field. Savoie's clients include payment services, banks and household-name companies. He handles a range of matters, including Consumer Duty advice in the context of payments law.

"Max is keen to understand clients' concerns. He quickly assesses situations and ensures the right member of the team is available. You can trust him to get amicable and fair resolutions."

"Max is a trusted adviser. He knows clients' businesses extraordinarily well, and he is responsive and commercially responsive. Max delivers great value to clients."

"Max is a very pragmatic lawyer with great analytical skills. He is a safe choice for complicated matters."

"Max has a good EU understanding and a wholistic view of expectations, which is amazing."

"Max is very user-friendly, he understand the issues quickly and delivers legal advice and guidance quickly and on point."

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

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