LAWYER PROFILE

Michael Raffan

UK 2026

Freshfields

Ranked in 1 practice area

Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory

UK-wide

20 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Michael is head of Freshfields’ global financial services practice. He has extensive experience of international and domestic regulatory issues and regularly advises his clients on strategic issues affecting their business, including group structure, governance and resolution planning. His clients include banks, payment providers, broker dealers, asset and wealth managers and market infrastructure providers.

Career

Michael trained at Freshfields, qualified in 1994 and became a partner in 2001. He is based in London.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory - UK-wide

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Michael Raffan is routinely sought out by major financial institutions, including banks and asset managers, for his regulatory knowledge. He advises on a range of areas including product launches and M&A transactions.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Michael has a great combination of deep understanding of our business operations, sophisticated and pragmatic analysis, and client service.
Financial Services: Non-contentious RegulatoryChambers Guide to the Legal Profession