Hogan Lovells International LLP

Lauded for its ‘nuanced and practical advice’, the team at Hogan Lovells International LLP works with clients across the full suite of regulatory issues. Head of the London team Michael Thomas remains active in advising on the UK and EU regulatory perimeter, the establishment and compliance of authorised firms, and governance structures; he is especially noted for his expertise in market infrastructure, advising trading venues, clearing houses, and financial market infrastructures. While global head, Jonathan Chertkow, centres his work on retail banking, consumer finance, and payments, advising on a wide range of products including current accounts, credit cards, mortgages, e-money, and payment services. A go-to for traditional and challenger banks is James Black, whose practice is at the intersection of credit, payments, and regulation. Payments expert Roger Tym focuses on operational resilience, capital requirements, and governance, as well as conduct issues and the development of compliant business models and financial products. Rita Hunter frequently advises on global ESG and sustainability disclosure regulatory requirements