LAWYER PROFILE

Matthew Baker

UK 2026

BCLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory

UK-wide

1 year ranked

About

Provided by BCLP

Practice Areas

Matt advises a wide range of fund managers, banks, insurers and other financial institutions on the regulatory and commercial issues that arise within their businesses.

He assists clients with matters relating to: establishing and structuring new regulated businesses in the UK; the interpretation and implementation of UK and EU rules and regulatory requirements; custody and asset servicing; compliance; and funds and fund management.

Matt is a member of the City of London Law Society’s Regulatory Law Committee, and also the Financial Markets and Law Committee’s Asset Management Scoping Forum. Matt regularly speaks and writes on regulatory change, including on ESG/sustainable finance regulation, AIFMD and MiFID II.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory - UK-wide

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Matthew Baker is recognised for his strong background in regulatory finance. He has extensive experience advising on regulatory issues related to M&A activity.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Matthew is brilliant in providing pragmatic advice and is very quick to respond. He is very engaging and understands the business very well.
Financial Services: Non-contentious RegulatoryChambers Guide to the Legal Profession