Led by Tim Lewis, the ‘technically brilliant and commercial team’ team at Travers Smith LLP provides an ’excellent breadth of knowledge and expertise’ to a range of entities, from alternative and traditional asset managers, hedge and credit funds, private equity houses, brokers, banks, payment services to fintech, crypto and digital assets firms. Lewis is widely recognised for his deep expertise in financial services regulation, with a commercial focus on private equity and asset management, where he leads on ESG-related regulatory matters including SFDR, EU Taxonomy, and TCFD implementation. Maintaining a reputation within alternative asset managers is Phil Bartram who advises on major global M&A deals, sensitive investigations, fintech and payment infrastructures, and ESG initiatives. The ‘fintech, payments and financial markets powerhouse’, Natalie Lewis, is a key contact for general corporates navigating the regulatory perimeter, financial market infrastructures, especially payment systems and central securities depositories, traditional financial institutions, payments and e-money institutions. Mark Evans draws on extensive experience in clearing and settlement, having led major innovations in financial markets and advised regulators, policymakers, and central banks on key legislative and regulatory reforms affecting the UK’s digital and financial sectors.
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‘A technically brilliant and commercial team for all regulatory and financial services compliance matters. The team has a strong understanding of our business.’
‘Michael Raymond is one of the best financial services regulatory lawyers in the market. He is commercial, grounded, and pragmatic in advising us through thorny issues.'
‘The team is an all-star team. It is striking how they have managed to amass so many talented individuals at the partnership level. Natalie Lewis is a fintech, payments, and financial markets powerhouse. Phil Bartram and Tim Lewis have unparalleled experience with all types of alternative asset managers and are masters at giving their clients commercial solutions.'
‘Natalie Lewis, John Lee and James Turner are all exceptional in their field - they have a wonderful grasp of the nuances of the industry and offer unbiased and well-informed opinions and support to our work with regulators and the government. Sam Brewer is a strong technical lawyer, highly dependable and responsive. Grace Throssell is a consistently strong performer.’
‘The regulatory team at Travers Smith stands out for its deep sector knowledge, practical, commercial, and solutions-focused approach. What makes the practice truly unique is the way it blends first-rate technical regulatory expertise with a deep understanding of our business needs, allowing them to act as an extension of our in-house team.'
‘Natalie Lewis and Harry Millerchip in the Financial Services and Markets practice deserve special mention for their thoughtful and comprehensive approach, clear and practical advice focusing on issues that matter from a business and commercial perspective, and structuring the engagement and deliverables in a cost-effective manner. Above all, they are a pleasure to work with.’
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Tim Lewis
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Phil Bartram
Michael Raymond
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Natalie Lewis
Practice head
Tim Lewis
Other key lawyers
Phil Bartram; Natalie Lewis; Mark Evans; Michael Raymond; John Lee; James Turner; Sam Brewer; Grace Throssell; Harry Millerchip