Our lawyers advise regulated financial institutions and other businesses on the application of UK and EU financial services regulations under the Financial Services and Markets Act and EU Financial Services Action Plan Directives. Members of our team have experience of working for regulators as well as financial institutions and are well placed to understand the practical as well as legal issues that apply to our clients' businesses. Our clients include banks, brokers, securities firms and insurers.
Our Financial Services Group has particular experience in delivering advice on complex cross-border regulatory issues. In conjunction with our overseas offices, we have advised clients on doing business in emerging markets, including advising the Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority on the establishment of the Saudi financial services framework.
As well as advising on regulatory compliance, we regularly represent clients in market abuse, insider dealing, regulatory investigations and financial crime.