
Simmons & Simmons acts for a range of clients, from asset management companies, hedge funds and global investment banks to payment and consumer credit enterprises, cryptocurrency and digital token businesses, commodity traders and insurance companies, among others. Penny Miller leads the team and advises on the implementation of and ongoing compliance relating to the SMCR, in addition to associated governance, conduct risk and Consumer Duty. Darren Fox specialises in hedge fund manager regulation, exchange traded derivatives and banking regulation, while Charlotte Stalin remains the first port of call for global investment firms and banks. James Wallace, who is noted for his expertise in alternative asset management, is another key contact in the group.
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- Waystone Group
- Schroders
- Energy Impact Partners
- Blackstone
- First Sentier Investors
- Global Bank
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Penny Miller
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Other key lawyers
Charlotte Stalin; Darren Fox; James Wallace