The ‘thoughtful, responsive and practical’ team at Travers Smith LLP counts asset managers and private equity houses, as well as investment banks, hedge and credit funds, payment and e-money institutions among its key roster of clients. Tim Lewis leads the practice, with other key contacts including Phil Bartram, Michael Raymond and Natalie Lewis. Mark Evans is a key name for financial market infrastructure issues.
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‘Samuel Brewer is practical and commercial.’
‘Both Phil Bartram and Henriika Hara are our trusted advisers. They are there to help when needed.’
‘The team at Travers Smith are wonderful; thoughtful, responsive and practical.’
‘Michael Raymond is an excellent attorney; extremely responsive, practical in his advice and business minded.’
‘Great team with a deep understanding of our business and structures.’
‘Phil Bartram and Danny Riding are top-quality advisers.’
‘Responsive and easy to contact. It's a pleasure to work with the team and I find their advice commercial and pragmatic.’
‘They are grounded and understand the business.’
Key clients
- Ares
- ICG
- Brookfield Oaktree Wealth Solutions
- Equistone
- Clipway
- Pay.UK
- RTGS.global
- Natwest Group
- CLS Bank International
- Euroclear UK & International
Work highlights
- Advising Pay.UK on the design and implementation of the New Payments Architecture.
- Advised Clipway on its establishment as a new global GP and strategic investment from Carmignac and General Atlantic.
- Appointed by NatWest Group to conduct an independent investigation into bank account closures by Coutts.
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
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Natalie Lewis
Michael Raymond
Practice head
Tim Lewis
Other key lawyers
Phil Bartram; Michael Raymond; Natalie Lewis; Mark Evans; Danny Riding; Henriika Hara; Samuel Brewer