Simmons & Simmons

Simmons & Simmons offers clients ‘practical and actionable advice’ in relation to the regulatory requirements placed upon asset managers, banks and fintechs, including those in the cryptocurrency space. In particular the firm is sought out by banks for its expertise in capital relief transactions, but is also able to handle the regulatory aspects of M&A deals in the financial services sector and advise asset managers on risk management in relation to their portfolios. The ’very knowledgeable’ Rezah Stegeman leads the group, advising on EMIR and CSDR stipulations and assisting with the drafting of investment management agreements.