Commended as ‘the best in town’, Ashurst offers ’unrivalled expertise in financial services regulatory matters’, from digital assets and ESG regulatory compliance to retail brokerage platforms, wholesale market regulation and financial market infrastructure. Jake Green is a ‘trusted adviser’ when it comes to retail investment platforms, while Etay Katz is a ’master of digital assets’. Commended as an ‘exceptional financial services lawyer’, Tim Cant is noted for his experience advising on MiFID II and the ’pragmatic’ Bradley Rice acts for funds and asset managers, with additional expertise in fintech and digital finance. Other key contacts in the group include Lorraine Johnston, who is a ‘seasoned adviser on matters of ESG’, and Sidika Ulker.
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‘Ashurst has an incredible depth across the financial regulatory arena. They are our go-to for the most complex questions of regulation; they are the best in town. Very savvy and with exceptional knowledge of the regulators' agenda.’
‘Etay Katz has a rare cross sectorial understanding of financial services business. He is a statesman in the regulatory space. He is a master of digital assets and has rare ability to fill regulatory void in a thoughtful and constructive way.’
‘The ability to steer clients through a plethora of regulation in a pragmatic manner, providing balanced interpretation and sensible risk solutions.’
‘Jake Green is extremely effective and has an incredible insight into our business. Pragmatic, tenacious and clever strategist. A true, trusted adviser.'
- 'Lorraine Johnston is a seasoned adviser on matters of ESG. A consumer credit expert with unique practical insight in a complex and high risk areas.’
‘They offer unrivalled expertise in financial services regulatory matters. There is a depth to their knowledge base and they are our go-to for the most complex regulatory questions.’
‘Tim Cant is an exceptional financial services lawyer. Standout expert on trading matters. Hugely pragmatic and knowledgeable.’
‘Bradley Rice is professional, engaging, pragmatic and honest.’
Key clients
- Goldman Sachs
- Oak Hill Advisors
- Jefferies
- eToro
- Peel Hunt
- OSTTRA
- Monument Bank
- General Atlantic
- Tritax Management LLP
- HSBC
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Jake Green; Etay Katz; Bradley Rice; Lorraine Johnston; Tim Cant
Other key lawyers
Sidika Ulker