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Slaughter and May

Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates)

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Slaughter and May

Rankings

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Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates) - UK-wide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Slaughter and May has an esteemed financial services team that works on a range of contentious matters. Its lawyers act for a broad range of regulated clients clients including investment and retail banks. As well as advising on UK-focused matters, the team is also adept at handling work that requires advice on international regulatory bodies.

Work Highlights

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  • Slaughter and May advised Santander in relation to the FCA's review into discretionary commission arrangements.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Ewan Brown
    Band 3Ewan Brown

    Ewan Brown

    Ewan Brown is co-head of the global investigations group at Slaughter and May. He advises well-known banks on regulatory investigations.

    • Ewan can handle anything thrown at him. He is top-class on both technical issues and providing client service.

      Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates) respondentUK
    • Ewan is my go-to - he can give advice on the wider market and industry.

      Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates) respondentUK
  • Band 4Gayathri Kamalanathan
    Band 4Gayathri Kamalanathan

    Gayathri Kamalanathan

    Gayathri Kamalanathan is co-head of Slaughter and May's financial institutions group. She is an experienced practitioner who specialises in contentious regulatory matters. She comes recommended for her adept handling of a wide range of investigations.

    • Gayathri is an incredibly smart, strategic and brilliant lawyer.

      Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates) respondentUK
    • Gayathri is outstanding - she is the reason to use Slaughter and May.

      Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates) respondentUK

Ranked Individuals at Slaughter and May (2)

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