Linklaters LLP

Leveraging ‘breadth and depth’ throughout the financial services sector, which is enhanced by the team’s international capability, Linklaters LLP is well-positioned to support clients with retail and consumer concerns, ESG requirements, wholesale reforms, fintech and digital assets matters, and governance concerns. Former practice head Martyn Hopper retired from the practice in January 2025, and the team has since been strengthened by the arrival of new head Harry Eddis, a market-leading expert in financial markets regulation. Eddis brings particular specialism in clearing platforms, fintech innovation, perimeter and conduct issues, regularly advising major banks, broker-dealers and investment managers on complex regulatory change, including MiFID II and post-Brexit compliance. Michael Kent has a reputation within major banks and investment firms for work involving governance, SMCR implementation, MiFID II, and market infrastructure initiatives, and is particularly well-versed in advising on high-profile consortia projects and complex regulatory change. Peter Bevan excels in broker-dealer and investment bank advisory, regulatory investigations, and product structuring, frequently advising global financial institutions on regulatory change, ESG, market abuse, and cross-border compliance. While Alastair Holt brings broad sector expertise across licensing, conduct, governance, prudential rules, and transactions, with a growing focus on the insurance sector. The ’knowledgeable and commercially minded’ Raza Naeem is noted for work involving ESG, MiFID, Brexit and funds regulation. James Morris and Clare Whittle are further key contacts.