Mr Chris Chapman > Mayer Brown International LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Mayer Brown International LLP works on a range of cross-market, cross-border matters, with capabilities in Lloyd’s market, Part VII transfers, and other insurance transactions, while also working in capital markets and M&A in this space. With the added ability to call upon the firm’s US strong offering in international non-contentious insurance matters, the firm is well-placed to handle transactions that involve the US and other markets. Insurance-linked securities is a particular strength of the firm, with practice head Colin Scagell having substantial experience in this area alongside his wider practice in cross-border public transactions. Rebecca Bothamley is noted for her leading work in the UK transactional liability practice, and Devi Shah provides her experience as the co-lead of the firm’s restructuring, bankruptcy, and insolvency work for insurance clients. Chris Chapman and Musonda Kapotwe are also key contacts for mandates in the insurance sector.

With connections to the major financial hubs of New York, London and Hong Kong, Mayer Brown International LLP is well-placed to handle law enforcement investigations with some of the world’s most sophisticated and proactive regulators, including the FCA and PRA. Chris Chapman and Alistair Graham are the key senior contacts, and both have significant litigation and arbitration expertise to complement their regulatory skill sets.

Mayer Brown International LLP is well-placed to leverage its geographical footprint across Europe, Asia, the US and Brazil to act for global banks, insurance companies, asset managers and fintech entities on a range of domestic and cross-border mandates. Chris Chapman leads the team and handles non-contentious regulatory issues under UK and EU law, including matters involving regulatory and law enforcement authorities. Musonda Kapotwe, who advises on the financial services regulatory aspects of banking, capital markets and derivative transactions, is another key contact in the group.

The practice at Mayer Brown International LLP has a ‘really bespoke and personal approach’ to banking litigation, paired with the ‘resources and excellence of big international firm’. The team is instructed by major banks, corporates, investors, and corporate trustees on disputes related to complex financial products, sanctions, fraud, and ESG. Head of the team Ian McDonald  has a ‘commercially oriented approach’ and acts on high-value disputes linked to loan structures, structured finance, and derivatives. Chris Chapman advises on litigation and contentious regulatory issues, and ‘combines good judgement with a real understanding of the business’. The ‘very smart and commercial’ Stephen Moi is also noted, along with the ‘impressive’ Airlie Goodman, and Alistair Graham who has experience in fraud investigations, white-collar work, and asset tracing.

Especially popular with financial institutions, Mayer Brown International LLP assists a wide variety of fintech clients with work related to outsourcing transactions, IP, open banking, and strategic investments. The team is also praised for its ‘excellent grasp of the emerging landscape in cryptocurrency regulation.’ Leadership duties are split between Mark Prinsley, whose fintech expertise extends to cross-border cybersecurity regulatory work, and Chris Chapman, who is equipped to advise on matters involving regulatory and law enforcement authorities. Oliver Yaros is well versed in protection matters and IP transactions. Musonda Kapotwe frequently leverages her banking and regulatory experience to guide fintech clients through transactions.