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

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.

Broking, Trading & Markets
Charles Russell Speechlys advises a broad range of wholesale and sell side firms.

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

Insurance
Charles Russell Speechlys’ highly regarded insurance team has advised clients in the insurance sector over many years.
Meet our financial services lawyers
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James Hyne
Partner, Dispute Resolution, Corporate Restructuring & Insolvency
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Our thinking
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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
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Dubai Court of Cassation Extends Arbitration Agreement Across Subsequent Contracts
Peter Smith
Quick Reads
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Banking Risk & Regulation quotes William Garner on crypto and custody
William Garner
In the Press
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Financial News quotes Nathan Lightman on the upcoming FCA review of private market valuations
Nathan Lightman
In the Press
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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
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Charles Russell Speechlys expands presence in Greater China with the arrival of Litigation and Dispute Resolution Partner Stephen Chan
Stephen Chan
News
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City AM quotes William Garner on Chase UK banning crypto transactions
William Garner
In the Press
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Financial Reporter quotes Rhys Novak on a new FCA review into the treatment of PEPs
Rhys Novak
In the Press
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Charles Russell Speechlys advises Puma Private Equity on its £5m investment into Pockit Limited
David Coates
News
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The Drawdown quotes Edyta Brozyniak on setting up and structuring private credit funds
Edyta Brozyniak
In the Press
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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
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Emily Chalkley writes for The Evening Standard on the Goldman Sachs equal pay settlement and potential for future claims
Emily Chalkley
In the Press
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Karl Masi writes for The Oath on the Financial Action Task Force
Karl Masi
In the Press
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Charles Russell Speechlys strengthens its Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice with the arrival of Simon Le Wita
Simon Le Wita
News
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Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration publishes new Arbitration Rules
Peter Smith
Quick Reads
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Charles Russell Speechlys achieves record success in The Legal 500 2023 EMEA directory
Patrick Gearon FCIArb
News
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Kerry Stares writes for Funds Europe on private companies entering a new era of transparency on ESG
Kerry Stares
In the Press
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The Evening Standard quotes Rebecca Burford on the UK private equity market
Rebecca Burford
In the Press
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PE Hub quotes Nathan Lightman on private equity deals in the UK
Nathan Lightman
In the Press
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Dubai announces its plan to streamline the enforcement of civil judgments and arbitral awards
Peter Smith
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Sustainability disclosure requirements: Time is short to comment on FCA's proposals
Jessica Arrol Caws
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FSRA Ramps up Enforcement Action with Fines and a Prohibition Order
Karl Masi
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Ten Years Since The 2012 Saudi Arbitration Law: Where Are We Now?
Peter Smith
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Donoghue v Stevenson: 90 years on from a snail and a bottle of ginger beer
Joe Edwards
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Sberbank CIB enters special administration as worldwide sanctions take their grip on London branches of Russian banks
Jessica Williams
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The importance of being earnest: file your proof of debt on time
Jessica Williams
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Does China’s ban on crypto trading and mining mean the end of Bitcoin and crypto?
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FCA confirms certain synthetic LIBOR settings to remain in 2022
Jessica Arrol Caws
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