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

Praised for its ‘breadth of financial services knowledge’, Mayer Brown International LLP acts for global banks, insurance and reinsurance companies, and fintech enterprises on a range of domestic and cross-border regulatory matters. Key contacts in the group include practice leader Chris Chapman, who handles mandates concerning regulatory and law enforcement authorities, and Musonda Kapotwe, who advises on the impact of UK financial services regulation on banking, capital markets and derivative transactions.

Regularly called upon by international banks, Mayer Brown International LLP fields extensive expertise in financial regulation and sanctions. ESG matters are also a key aspect of the ‘strong and developed’ team’s caseload. Ian McDonald leads, with a wealth of experience advising on loan structure, structured finance, and derivatives disputes. Chris Chapman and Mark Stefanini are other key contacts for financial institutions and large corporates. Airlie Goodman brings to the team cross-border expertise in cases such as breach of contract claims, and the addition of Sarah Garvey from A&O Shearman in October 2023 strengthened the team’s multi-jurisdictional offering. Finance disputes specialist Stephen Moi represents financial institutions in the full range of litigation, from fraud and mis-selling claims to contentious restructurings. Chris Roberts focuses his practice on financial crime, while Lauren Theodoulou is an expert in financial products disputes.

Led from London by Alistair Graham and Chris Chapman, Mayer Brown International LLP regularly advises large global banks, insurers and asset managers on regulatory enforcement matters. The team is able to leverage significant international resources across Europe, Asia and the US, often handling matters that involve a multi-jurisdictional component. Noted for his technical knowledge, ‘pragmatism and commercial approach’, Chapman is key to this work and also regularly handles significant internal investigations probing into non-financial misconduct and insider dealing allegations, inter alia.

Mayer Brown International LLP is equipped to advise banks, insurers, other financial institutions on contentious and advisory work under UK and EU law.  Intellectual Property and IT specialist Mark Prinsley co-heads the team alongside financial regulatory expert Chris Chapman. The latter is noted for his prowess in internal and external investigations and matters involving regulatory and law enforcement authorities. Oliver Yaros is a key contact for for technology and outsourcing transactions. Musonda Kapotwe frequently advises on the regulatory aspects of transactional work.

Working with clients ranging from global financial institutions to newer fintech entrants, Mayer Brown International LLP assists clients in work including acquisitions, product launches and major securitisations. The ‘extraordinary’ Mark Prinsley co-heads the practice, with a proven track record in major outsourcing projects for financial services clients. Fellow co-head Chris Chapman‘s expertise extends to the representation of financial institutions in litigation and arbitration disputes. Oliver Yaros frequently handles agreements related to the use of data and the commercialisation of fintech. Musonda Kapotwe frequently leverages her knowledge of UK financial services regulations to advise on fintech transactions.