UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide
Ranked Individuals
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Simmons & Simmons handles a range of non-contentious regulatory work, including SMCR-related matters and transactions. The firm has a client base that consists of asset managers, investment banks and insurance companies, among others. Its lawyers are experienced in handling complex cross-border matters.
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The team is impressive and offers specialist advice for compliance matters. The lawyers are very good at putting forward legal opinions which are clear and unambiguous.
They probably have the deepest and broadest expertise covering both the sellside and the buyside. They combine perspectives and market intelligence in a way that none other of their competitors can.
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Charlotte Stalin is head of Simmons & Simmons' financial institutions sector group. She routinely counsels household-name investment banks and asset managers, and is sought after to advise on large-scale regulatory changes and developments.
She is an innovator and brings intelligence from the wider market to navigate issues successfully.
Darren Fox is best known for advising investment managers and is highly capable when it comes to advising on the regulatory issues affecting clients in that space.
Darren is respected in the market and highly rated.
Darren has deep expertise and is a consummate, trusted advisor. He is always able to help and exceeds all expectations.
He is incredibly knowledgeable.
Penny Miller is the UK country head of Simmons & Simmons. As part of her financial services regulatory practice she advises leading banks on governance issues, and is expertise on the consumer duty.
Penny has organised a superb group of talent. She is trusted on infrastructure and derivatives regulatory matters, as well as consumer duty where she has led the charge in the industry.
She has a developed practice and is very well known.
Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory
Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory
Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory
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