Clifford Chance LLP

Praised by clients for its ‘mix of legal expertise, business acumen, market insight and client relationship management’, Clifford Chance LLP’s financial services group boasts comprehensive expertise across M&A transactions, digital assets, innovative technologies, policy work, funding and payments, with noted capabilities in multi-jurisdictional mandates. Practice head Caroline Meinertz brings deep sector knowledge concerning global financial institutions. Simon Crown is a key contact for bank and securities regulations, with a specialism in regulatory capital, client assets, and European directives. Caroline Dawson supports clients with investment banking, securities and derivatives, and market infrastructure, boasting particular expertise in ESG, cross-border compliance, and regulatory change. Paul Ellison is noted for his work concerning the structuring of private equity funds and the regulatory aspects of corporate transactions. Expert in supporting global financial institutions, blockchain disruptors, and crypto service providers on complex cross-border regulatory issues is Monica Sah. Diego Ballon Ossio is noted for his expertise in post-Brexit regulatory work, alongside trading and conduct requirements, custody and settlement, and benchmark regulation. Stephanie Peacock is another key contact.