Financial Services Regulation | Global

Clifford Chance operates a top-notch financial services regulation practice. The team advises leading banks, insurance companies and financial institutions on M&A-related issues, post-Brexit regulations, contentious banking and fintech, with further expertise assisting corporate clients with licensing requirements.

The firm is also recognised for its prominent activity in the financial services regulatory field, advising credit and financial institutions on M&A and the structuring, licensing and management of investment funds. The lawyers have further activity assisting banks with banking regulations and issues surrounding AML and MiFID, in addition to advising on state-guaranteed loans issued in the context of COVID-19.

CMS's recognised banking and finance practice is well equipped to act on a wide range of financial regulatory matters, including compliance, fund structuring and corporate reorganisations. The team also excels in the setting up of French payment institutions and investment entities. The lawyers have recent experience advising on post-Brexit mandates, including the incorporation of subsidiaries.

Freshfields' financial services regulation team advises a range of leading banks and investment funds on regulatory issues. The team is well versed in transactional mandates as well as assisting with investigations and enforcement cases.

Hogan Lovells garners recognition for its robust financial services regulation practice. The law firm is well versed in payment services, e-money and fintech regulatory matters. The team's client roster includes an array of leading French and international financial institutions.

Linklaters offers in-depth expertise in financial services regulatory matters including authorisations from the AMF, FIG M&A and compliance with AML and MiFID. The team is sought after by banks, investment funds and online retailers.