Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory | UK

A&O Shearman is highly regarded for its broad strength in the non-contentious regulatory space, and is sought out for advice across a full range of industries including banking, insurance and asset management. The group is known for its close relationships with government, regulators and trade bodies.

Clifford Chance is a leading player in the non-contentious regulatory space. Its lawyers advise on a host of high-profile matters including digital asset regulation, transaction-related regulatory issues and UK/EU financial services regulation. The team works with a host of premier clients, including asset managers and investment banks.

Freshfields has a market-leading financial services regulatory practice. The team works with large global clients including well-known asset managers, banks and insurers. Its work is broad and includes everything from regulatory compliance through to transaction-related advice.

Linklaters has a top practice in the non-contentious regulatory space. Its areas of activity include advising on ESG, Consumer Duty and all aspects of prudential regulation, including ring-fencing. The team is also noted for its expertise in the fintech space.

Slaughter and May's broad non-contentious regulatory practice is noted for its work with international banks, insurers, investment firms and large corporates. The team undertakes a range of work, including advising on the regulatory aspects of launching financial products, transactions and capital structuring.

Latham & Watkins has a strong practice with a notable bench of practitioners steeped in the financial services field, particularly on the non-contentious advisory side. It is keenly sought out for counsel on wholesale reviews of policy for significant organisations. It acts for an enviable client roster which includes international banks, investment managers and insurance companies.

Norton Rose Fulbright has a broad financial services offering and a global footprint which allows it to advise international clients on a wide range of issues. Banks, fintechs and asset managers form a core part of its client base, but the firm is more than capable of assisting all types of market participants.

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.

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.

Ashurst has a notable financial regulation practice and a client base that includes market leading retail and investment banks. The team works on a wide array of matters including regularly advising on the regulatory aspects of M&A activity. It's also sought out for advice on compliance with regulatory developments.

CMS is home to an impressive financial regulation team that has expertise across the financial services industry. The team works with asset managers, banks and insurers, among other clients.

Herbert Smith Freehills is noted for its strength in connection with a number of cutting-edge issues, including Consumer Duty, ESG and cybersecutrity. The team works with clients such as leading banks, asset managers and crypto exchanges.

Hogan Lovells has an impressive regulatory team that works with a range of financial services clients including asset managers, banks and fintechs. The team provides support on all types of work in the space including new product launches and transactions involving regulated businesses.

Kirkland & Ellis is well known for the strength of its expertise when it comes to advising asset managers on financial regulation. The team works with financial sponsors on everything from M&A activity, establishing new funds and issues affecting their portfolio companies.

Sidley Austin's is well versed in a range of regulatory matters including anti-money laundering, consumer protection and data security. Its established global reach makes it a good choice for both major international players and rapidly expanding startups.

Simpson Thacher & Barlett has a stand out practice that's focused on advising fund sponsors. The team works on all types of issues affection those clients including fund structuring, M&A and financing transactions.

Addleshaw Goddard is recognised for the strength of its financial services regulatory practice. The team works with well-known banks and financial institutions on everything from regulatory compliance through to the regulatory aspects of M&A.

Baker McKenzie’s non-contentious financial group offers regulatory support and transactional advice to a diverse range of regulated clients. The team regularly handles cross-border regulatory issues..

DLA Piper has a strong team of financial service specialists who can ably advise on both domestic and cross-border regulatory issues. Its clients include international financial service firms such as banks and insurers.

Macfarlanes houses a noted financial services team that is adept at advising on a range of regulatory issues. The team is best known for its work with private fund managers, but its expertise are broader and it often works with banks as well.

Osborne Clarke is recognised for the strength of its asset management related work in the regulatory space. The team works with clients on a full range of issues with notable experience of advising on M&A.

Reed Smith's experienced team frequently counsels major banks and other FCA-regulated companies. It is particularly capable in cross-border matters involving multiple regulatory systems and is notable for its advice to trade associations across various industries.