Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

Drawing upon its ability to provide ‘real-world, pragmatic advice’, the financial services team at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP provides ’unique insights into how firms in the market approach key matters’, advising a wide array of clients — covering banking, asset management, investment management, insurance, pensions, funds, payments, e-money, securities services provision, and digital assets — on a range of advisory and transactional matters, with key specialisms in banking, ESG regulation and funds regulation. Practice head Michaela Walker brings expertise in a wide range of regulatory matters, including UCITS, AIFMD, MiFID, Consumer Duty, and ESG, regularly guiding clients through issues such as custody under CASS, sustainability labelling, marketing rules, outsourcing, and regulatory risk management.  Julian Brown, a pipeline for fund manager clients, handles the implementation of major regulatory reforms like UCITS I–V, MiFID, AIFMD, and Brexit-related changes. Tim Fosh, praised for his ‘deep practical knowledge’, is also recommended.