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Combining the knowledge of local laws and cultures with a global reach is just one of the ways Baker & McKenzie separates itself from other firms. Our genuinely global perspective allows us to operate without boundaries around the world, in every jurisdiction that is important to your business.

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Establishment – We advise on the establishment, set up and structuring of financial intermediaries entering the banking, securities, insurance and funds industries, as well as the expansion of existing business operations worldwide, including obtaining relevant authorisations, advising on legal and regulatory issues in relation to business operations, liaising with regulators, and preparing and adapting the necessary policies, manuals and client documentation.
Product development – We advise on the structure, development, regulatory and marketing aspects of a broad range of wholesale and retail products including advising on drafting and delivery methods of new product launches and sales platforms, preparing offer documents, drafting and reviewing customer terms and conditions, distribution agreements and custody agreements, and advising on marketing and selling restrictions in relevant jurisdictions.
Ongoing business operations – We are able to advise on all ongoing legal and regulatory matters relevant to financial services businesses, from corporate governance and internal controls requirements, to documenting appropriate transaction and regulatory reporting structures, such as anti-money laundering compliance requirements. We advise on duties of financial intermediaries and the management of conflicts of interest, as well as the regulation of market activities, including market manipulation regulation, insider dealing law and requirements for disclosure of interests in securities. We also provide transactional support to our M&A practice in the development and implementation of business expansion proposals.
Contentious matters – We provide support on all aspects of local and cross-jurisdictional regulatory enquiries, investigations, compliance infringements and enforcement actions, including advising and assisting with notices of appointment of investigators, documentation requirements, interviews and meetings with regulatory bodies, responses to alleged regulatory breaches and managing relationships with regulatory and law enforcement agencies.

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