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    Financial Services Lawyers

The pace of change in the financial services sector is unprecedented.

New regulations, competition, technology and regulatory scrutiny all add to the ongoing commercial pressures of operating in an uncertain economic landscape.

Whether you are a bank, insurer, asset manager, broker, pension fund or IT company, we can give you strategic advice on the regulatory pressures you may be facing and the great opportunities that new markets and models can offer you for growth.

With financial services experts based in all our offices in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we can also assist you internationally, offering particular expertise ensuring compliance with UK and EU law as well as Sharia principles.

We are here to support you through the many life cycles of your business. We will ensure our technical expertise and personal approach are at the forefront of a collaborative partnership with you and your business.

Asset & Wealth Managers Legal Services

Asset & Wealth Managers

The Private Wealth team at Charles Russell Speechlys advises both financial services firms and private individuals.

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Banks & Non-Bank Lenders Legal Services

Banks & Non-Bank Lenders

Alongside our advice on debt and international finance we also advise our clients on regulatory reform, compliance and data security issues.

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Broking, Trading & Markets Legal Services

Broking, Trading & Markets

Charles Russell Speechlys advises a broad range of wholesale and sell side firms.

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FinTech Legal Services

FinTech

From mobile payment systems to blockchain, the evolution of modern technology is transforming financial services.

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Insurance Legal Services

Insurance

Charles Russell Speechlys’ highly regarded insurance team has advised clients in the insurance sector over many years.

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Meet our financial services lawyers

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  • Les entreprises en difficulté ou en croissance peuvent-elle se passer des equity lines? Can distressed or growth companies do without hybrid bonds?

    Dimitri-André Sonier

    Quick Reads

  • Dubai Court of Cassation Extends Arbitration Agreement Across Subsequent Contracts

    Peter Smith

    Quick Reads

  • The Virtual Currency Regulation Review: UAE

    Sara Sheffield

    Insights

  • Banking Risk & Regulation quotes William Garner on crypto and custody

    William Garner

    In the Press

  • Financial News quotes Nathan Lightman on the upcoming FCA review of private market valuations

    Nathan Lightman

    In the Press

  • UAE Polishes Federal Arbitration Law

    Peter Smith

    Quick Reads

  • Is the opening up of Nexity's services division capital a consequence of the difficulties facing the French property sector?

    Dimitri-André Sonier

    Quick Reads

  • Charles Russell Speechlys expands presence in Greater China with the arrival of Litigation and Dispute Resolution Partner Stephen Chan

    Stephen Chan

    News

  • City AM quotes William Garner on Chase UK banning crypto transactions

    William Garner

    In the Press

  • Financial Reporter quotes Rhys Novak on a new FCA review into the treatment of PEPs

    Rhys Novak

    In the Press

  • Charles Russell Speechlys advises Puma Private Equity on its £5m investment into Pockit Limited

    David Coates

    News

  • Don’t push it… Quincecare duty clarified

    Caroline Greenwell

    Quick Reads

  • Forbes Advisor quotes Gareth Mills on ‘Consumer Duty’

    Gareth Mills

    In the Press

  • The Drawdown quotes Edyta Brozyniak on setting up and structuring private credit funds

    Edyta Brozyniak

    In the Press

  • Patrick Chan and Able Au write for Hong Kong Lawyer on cryptocurrency being recognised as property in a landmark ruling

    Patrick Chan

    In the Press

  • Emily Chalkley writes for The Evening Standard on the Goldman Sachs equal pay settlement and potential for future claims

    Emily Chalkley

    In the Press

  • Chapter 11 – the Latest in Vice Media’s Story

    Quentin De La Bastide

    Insights

  • Karl Masi writes for The Oath on the Financial Action Task Force

    Karl Masi

    In the Press

  • Cryptocurrency recognised as property in landmark ruling

    Patrick Chan

    Insights

  • Charles Russell Speechlys strengthens its Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice with the arrival of Simon Le Wita

    Simon Le Wita

    News

  • Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration publishes new Arbitration Rules

    Peter Smith

    Quick Reads

  • Charles Russell Speechlys achieves record success in The Legal 500 2023 EMEA directory

    Patrick Gearon FCIArb

    News

  • Kerry Stares writes for Funds Europe on private companies entering a new era of transparency on ESG

    Kerry Stares

    In the Press

  • The Evening Standard quotes Rebecca Burford on the UK private equity market

    Rebecca Burford

    In the Press

  • PE Hub quotes Nathan Lightman on private equity deals in the UK

    Nathan Lightman

    In the Press

  • HR Magazine quotes Nick Hawkins on sexual harassment in the workplace

    In the Press

  • Dubai announces its plan to streamline the enforcement of civil judgments and arbitral awards

    Peter Smith

    Quick Reads

  • FCA warns asset managers against greenwashing

    Jessica Arrol Caws

    Quick Reads

  • Sustainability disclosure requirements: Time is short to comment on FCA's proposals

    Jessica Arrol Caws

    Quick Reads

  • FSRA Ramps up Enforcement Action with Fines and a Prohibition Order

    Karl Masi

    Quick Reads

  • Ten Years Since The 2012 Saudi Arbitration Law: Where Are We Now?

    Peter Smith

    Quick Reads

  • Donoghue v Stevenson: 90 years on from a snail and a bottle of ginger beer

    Joe Edwards

    Quick Reads

  • Sberbank CIB enters special administration as worldwide sanctions take their grip on London branches of Russian banks

    Jessica Williams

    Quick Reads

  • How to tackle a large Gender Pay Gap

    Emily Chalkley

    Quick Reads

  • The importance of being earnest: file your proof of debt on time

    Jessica Williams

    Quick Reads

  • LPAs – a welcome change for the better

    Natalie Butler

    Quick Reads

  • PRA to further scrutinise cloud computing in 2022

    Mark Bailey

    Quick Reads

  • What does Amazon’s ban of Visa Credit Cards mean for UK consumers?

    Quick Reads

  • Does China’s ban on crypto trading and mining mean the end of Bitcoin and crypto?

    Quick Reads

  • FCA confirms certain synthetic LIBOR settings to remain in 2022

    Jessica Arrol Caws

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