Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

The ‘responsive and experienced’ team at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is a pipeline for asset managers, insurance firms, payment service providers, banks, and currency exchange platforms, in particular those under investigation by regulators, including the FCA and PRA. The team is headed in London by Polly James, a key port of call for financial institutions, who brings significant expertise in FCA/PRA interactions, governance frameworks, and SMCR implementation. David Rundle advises clients on financial crime compliance and governance matters, drawing on his dual regulatory and criminal expertise to support firms, particularly in the financial services sector, with preventative strategies and SMCR-related responsibilities. Marc Thorley is noted for his capabilities in supporting clients with risk management and navigating evolving financial regulatory expectations. Oran Gelb handles internal governance and regulatory risk in wholesale financial markets. Joseph Ninan is another key contact, and Matthew Baker provides regulatory support on corporate transactions.