Katten

Financial Markets and Funds

Christopher Collins is an England, New York dual-qualified lawyer who advises financial services clients on a range of regulatory and compliance matters. He represents UK, US and EU clients, including proprietary trading firms, investment managers, hedge funds, broker-dealers, trading venues, clearinghouses and payment services firms. Such clients rely on Chris to anticipate and solve the complex cross-border regulatory issues they face.

Firsthand industry experience helps provide first-rate legal solutions

Many of Chris's clients are international firms and, therefore, require an understanding of the cross-border issues and opportunities that may arise for their businesses. In some cases, they're entering new markets; in others, planning for future regulatory reform. Chris helps these clients navigate the panoply of UK, European and US regulations affecting them as they pursue their business aims. He offers them considered recommendations, presenting them with their best options when dealing with the rules affecting trading in financial instruments and digital assets.

Prior to joining Katten, he worked for three and a half years in AllianceBernstein's legal and compliance department. He also volunteered at the Citizens Advice Bureau, a charity that provides face-to-face advice and information to the public.

Practice Focus

• - Financial services

• - Financial services regulatory and compliance

• - Futures and derivatives

• - Investment companies

• - Private funds and investment management

• - Proprietary trading firms

• - Quantitative and algorithmic trading

• University of Sussex, LLB