The pace of regulatory change in financial services and investment funds is unprecedented, with increasing involvement of regulators in the EU and elsewhere
At the same time new technology, markets and customers offers innovative companies great opportunities for growth.
Financial services businesses need to constantly review and revise their practices and procedures to meet the challenges of this evolving landscape. We make it our business to be at the forefront of anticipating and understanding these changes so that we can guide and support you through them.
Investment funds are developing new investment strategies, structures and technological processes to widen their access to larger pools of investors. Our team advises both authorised and unauthorised funds located both onshore and offshore. This expertise for clients is increasingly important as the boundaries between authorised and alternative funds have become blurred with the implementation of new regulations.
Our client expertise ranges from international institutions to independent firms and senior executives. They include:
- commercial and private banks
- non-bank lenders and credit providers
- investment funds
- investment and asset managers
- family offices
- advisers and intermediaries
- insurance companies
- wholesale trading and markets entities.
In addition to helping you with your regulatory and legal issues, we are focused on advising on transactional and strategic matters. This includes advising you on contentious matters where you are dealing with regulatory and investigations, helping to protect your business and client relationships.
Meet the team
- Call William +44 (0)20 7427 6555
- Email William
- London office
- Call Tobias +352 26 48 68 39
- Email Tobias
- Luxembourg office
- Call Victoria +44 (0)20 7427 6707
- Email Victoria
- London office
“I have worked with the team for a number of years and find their knowledge of derivatives legislation and market practice second to none and much more in-depth in comparison with other firms I have worked with.”
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Rebecca Davies
Islamic Finance News reports on the appointment of Rebecca Davies to Legal Director in our Middle East team
Islamic Finance News reports on the appointment of Rebecca Davies to Legal Director in our Middle East team
Sonia Kenawy
Sonia Kenawy writes for New Law Journal on cryptocurrency and security for costs
Sonia Kenawy writes for New Law Journal on cryptocurrency and security for costs
Simon Green
International Bar Association quotes Simon Green on the future of the legal sector in Hong Kong
International Bar Association quote Simon Green on the future of Hong Kong's legal sector
Bart Peerless
The Lawyer reports on the Firm's promotion announcement
The Lawyer reports on the Firm's promotion announcement
Bart Peerless
Charles Russell Speechlys promotes six to Partner
Charles Russell Speechlys promotes six to Partner
Jamie Cartwright
Jamie Cartwright comments on the potential impact of the plastic packaging tax
Jamie Cartwright comments on the potential impact of the plastic packaging tax
Tobias Niehl
Luxembourg Client Briefing: Circular CSSF 21/790 – self-assessment for UCITS, part II funds, SIFs and SICARs; management letter; separate audit report
The Circular defines three supervisory tools.
Tobias Niehl
Luxembourg Client briefing: Circular CSSF 21/789 – Fund manager self-assessment, management letter, separate audit report
The content of the SAQ depends on the scope of licence of the Addressee.
Matthew Blakebrough
Is Buy Now, Pay Later creating a new debt crisis?
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David Hicks
Diversity and Inclusion: Clear transparency?
This article focuses on the published its Consultation Paper on diversity and inclusion on company boards and executive committees in July.
David Hicks
Charles Russell Speechlys advises FairXchange on investment from United Fintech
FairXchange was founded in 2016, to bring clarity and transparency to execution performance through the provision of independent data.
Jodie Dennis
Mandatory climate-related disclosures coming soon
On 28 October 2021, the government published its response to its consultation on mandatory climate-related disclosures.
Matthew Blakebrough
Will JP Morgan’s digital only Chase launch shake up the UK retail banking sector?
Chase is JP Morgan’s consumer brand and is one of the largest retail banks in the United States with over 4,700 branches.
Matthew Blakebrough
Who? Where? What on earth is an “NFT”!?
An NFT is a “Non-Replaceable Token” meaning only one of its type can ever be created and recorded on the blockchain it is connected to.
Richard Ellis
How does the FCA Cryptoasset AML/CTF Regime affect UK cryptoasset businesses?
With the notable exception of security tokens, the majority of cryptoassets remain unregulated in the United Kingdom.
Adrian Mayer
Charles Russell Speechlys wins best Legal Services: Private Equity at the Africa Global Funds Awards 2021
We are delighted to announce we have been awarded the Legal Services: Private Equity award at the AGF Service Providers Awards 2021.
Jon Bond
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Silbury Finance on a £55m facility to a Jersey unit trust
Silbury provides real estate development finance for professional developers seeking to acquire and build in the UK.
Victoria Younghusband
The role of IFCs in the post-Brexit environment
International Financial Centres (“IFCs”), are now on a level playing field with the UK when approaching the EU market.
Helen Coward
Taxation of asset holding companies in alternative fund structures - draft legislation published
The draft legislation is in respect of the much anticipated new regime for asset holding companies.
Victoria Younghusband
Africa Global Funds Webinar: Due Diligence for PE Funds in Africa
Victoria Younghusband joined the panel discussing the challenges around due diligence for funds in Africa.