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Travers Smith LLP

Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory

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Travers Smith LLP

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Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory - UK-wide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Travers Smith's broad team operates in all areas of the market, with particular strength in advising asset managers on regulatory developments and compliance. In this space the team works with leading private equity and head fund managers.

Work Highlights

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  • Travers Smith advised Brookfield Oaktree Wealth Solutions on the establishment of a strategic credit fund.

Strengths

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  • The firm has in depth knowledge, rigour and commercial sense. The lawyers are fit for truly complex matters, they are very talented and the depth of their knowledge and expertise is unique.

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  • The team has deep regulatory knowledge and applies it across a range of jurisdictions. The lawyers have a strong understanding of global financial regulations and commercial sense.

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  • The team is very commercial and provide practical advice in an area which is technically complex and nuanced. The lawyers find solutions rather than problems and distil user friendly advice.

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  • The team has market industry knowledge and helps us find pragmatic solutions.

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  • Travers Smith is an excellent team and have very seasoned and experienced lawyers.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Tim Lewis
    Band 1Tim Lewis

    Tim Lewis

    Tim Lewis is head of financial services and markets at Travers Smith. He is well known for his regulatory expertise in the asset management space and also stands out for his work relating to ESG concerns.

    • Tim is brilliant, knowledgeable, hard-working and inventive.

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    • Tim is very helpful and pragmatic.

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  • Band 2Philip Bartram
    Band 2Philip Bartram

    Philip Bartram

    Philip Bartram is a regulatory expert who is recognised for his private fund expertise. He advises asset managers on regulatory developments, as well as on the regulatory elements of investments.

    • Philip brings a deep understanding of the industry and regulatory expectations. He is proactive in guiding us through complex regulatory landscapes and anticipating challenges.

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    • Philip is extremely charismatic, intelligent and commercial.

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  • Band 5Michael Raymond
    Band 5Michael Raymond

    Michael Raymond

    Michael Raymond advises well-known asset managers on a full range of financial services regulatory matters.

    • Michael is a great lawyer - he is knowledgeable, perceptive and resourceful.

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