With a reputation for investment fund regulation, the ‘commercial, diligent, and responsive’ team at Sidley Austin LLP advises on UK and EU regulatory frameworks, working with a host of banks, global asset management firms, private credit funds, and US corporates. Credited for his ’depth of knowledge as well as commercial awareness’, practice head Leonard Ng guides global financial institutions through complex UK and EU regulations, including post-crisis frameworks, Brexit-related changes, sustainable finance/ESG, and crypto-asset regulation. Rachpal K. Thind offers expertise on regulatory investigations and breaches, and offers expertise in structured finance and capital markets, including securitisation, regulatory capital, marketing, listing requirements, and market conduct under the market abuse regulation.
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Testimonials
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‘Extremely technically strong regulatory team, most notably Leonard Ng and his team. Practical and tailored approach as well as commercial considerations and awareness. The growth in the Firm's CLO offering on the advisory side will be exciting for their clients.’
‘Having worked with Leonard for many years, his depth of knowledge as well as commercial awareness on the advisory side is extremely competitive. In addition, his team is resourced to handle clients' needs swifter than most. This is often very valuable.’
‘Very commercial, diligent, and responsive. Sidley Austin is our primary law firm for regulatory matters in the UK/EU.’
‘Leonard Ng is a highly experienced and capable lawyer, who has a great network and reputation amongst the financial services industry in the UK and US. Leonard is always available to give advice at short notice on complex matters.’
'This team offers excellent advice: legally well considered and researched. The team has depth of experience and a good grasp of operational issues in the industry, and thus the solutions offered are often very practical, thoughtful, and sustainable (in addition to being legal). Team members are responsive (across the board over all vintages), professional, and pleasant to work with. Sidley staffs the team mindfully.'
'Very diligent and is able to think through the commercial ramifications of legal drafting.'
Key clients
- Arini Capital Management
- Farallon Capital
- Athora Holding Ltd.
- Apollo Global Management
- Citadel Group
- Deutsche Bank (New York)
- King Street Capital
- IKEA
- CVC Credit Investment Management
- Managed Funds Association
- Chicago Trading Company (CTC)
- Attestor Limited
Work highlights
Advising CVC Credit on complex regulatory capital matters.
Advised Apollo on responding to the current global regulatory focus on regulating private credit and on the implications and impact of the new ESG regulatory framework in the UK and the EU.
Advising Deutsche Bank, New York, on the EU Securitisation Regulation within the context of its securitisation transactions.
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Practice head
Leonard Ng
Other key lawyers
Rachpal K. Thind