Simmons & Simmons

Simmons & Simmons is engaged by a diverse client base that spans global banks, brokerages, asset managers, hedge funds, cryptocurrency businesses, insurance companies, and payment services companies. Penny Miller leads the team, noted for her expertise in handling work across multiple regions, while advising boards and senior executives on governance, conduct risk, culture, and major regulatory developments, including the FCA Consumer Duty and EU retail investment strategy. Darren Fox is a highly regarded regulatory adviser to buy-side clients, including hedge funds and private fund managers, with deep expertise in market abuse prevention, SMCR compliance, transaction reporting, and fund marketing regulation across UK and European jurisdictions. Charlotte Stalin advises global investment firms and banks on business structuring, regulatory compliance, and ongoing reform, with particular expertise in cross-border regulation, Brexit transition, and IBOR remediation. Adept in advising buy-side clients, James Wallace supports private equity and hedge fund managers on UK and EU regulatory frameworks covering MiFID, AIFMD, SMCR, and ESG.