Praised for its ‘great breadth and depth of industry knowledge and experience’, Hogan Lovells International LLP acts for a broad range of clients, from international banks, asset managers and financial market infrastructure providers to fintech start-ups and payment service providers. Michael Thomas handles mandates concerning UK and EU regulatory perimeter issues, the establishment of new, regulated businesses and market infrastructure, while team leader Jonathan Chertkow ’provides practical and commercial guidance’ to banks, consumer finance enterprises, payment service providers and fintech clients. Roger Tym is an ‘industry expert in payment services’ and James Black has experience in consumer credit and payments regulation. An ’industry leader in financial services’, Rachel Kent remains a key contact in the group.
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Testimonials
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‘Michael Thomas is responsive, efficient and we trust his advice.’
‘James Black is the partner we have dealt with and the service has been excellent, assured, fast and responsive. He is very knowledgeable and solution focused.’
‘Great breadth and depth of industry knowledge and experience.’
- 'Rachel Kent is an industry leader in financial services, from both a legal and policy perspective.’
‘Roger Tym has a thoughtful and considered approach. He's very responsive and highly engaging.’
‘Hogan Lovell's financial regulatory practice is considered the top practice for financial technology and payment services. Roger Tym is an industry expert in payment services and financial service regulation.’
‘Jonathan Chertkow is very experienced and provides practical and commercial guidance, which facilitate our innovative projects while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.’
‘Julie Patient is an experienced retail regulatory lawyer and her deep experience facilitates efficient and timely advice.’
Key clients
- ALD Automotive
- AXA
- Bitpanda
- Bitstamp
- BlackRock
- BlockFi
- BNP Paribas
- BNY Mellon
- Checkout Ltd
- Citigroup
Work highlights
Advised the London Metal Exchange and LME Clear Limited on matters arising out of a situation that took place in the LME nickel market in March 2022 which resulted in the LME suspending the market and cancelling trades that had taken place during the morning of 8 March 2022.
Acted for a number of high street banks including Barclays, HSBC, Chase, and Monzo on a wide range of product and regulatory issues as well as new product launches.
Advising on the development of a new embedded finance product to be offered as a new payment option for retailers.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Jonathan Chertkow
Other key lawyers
Michael Thomas; James Black; Roger Tym; Rachel Kent; Julie Patient; Rita Hunter