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.
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Testimonials
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‘The addition to the team of Tim Fosh adds considerable weight of experience and technical knowledge to the service that they can offer clients.’
‘The team has a strong understanding of financial services regulation, and we work on a wide range of areas, such as ESG, regulatory returns, regulatory applications.’
‘Phil Spyropoulus is the main partner that I deal with; he has also made time to support, offered to provide training on key regulatory environments and dealt with any issues swiftly and effectively.'
‘Tim Fosh is very knowledgeable, sincere, non-judgemental about my lack of knowledge and just tells you the facts without boring you with law which I can look up myself.’
‘The team has unparalleled strength particularly in authorised investment funds and fintech regulatory matters. Representing over half of the financial institutions in the market gives them unique insight into how firms in the market approach key matters particularly for regulatory change, and means they have close relationships with key regulatory contacts, crucial for helping clients meet the regulator's expectations. With the fintech knowledge gained from Tim Fosh's previous roles, they deeply understand the intersection between technological innovations, and regulation, which is market-leading for matters like tokenisation.’
‘Katie Taylor is a standout lawyer, personable, commercial, practical and unfailingly responsive and a pleasure to deal with. Her work on LTAFs and property funds deserves a particular nod, but she is deeply engaged in all regulatory work and across all asset classes. She just "gets it".'
- 'Tim Fosh previously worked at a fintech and it shows - deep practical knowledge of the tech combines with excellent regulatory insight and close contacts at industry groups, resulting in practical advice which is clear, risk balanced, and helps get the job done.’
‘Good strength in depth, enhanced and supported by the firm's regulatory consulting arm. Real-world, pragmatic advice.’
'Access to a wide variety of experts engaging with problems across their diverse client base makes Eversheds a rich source of insight and expertise.'
'The team is extremely responsive to the point of being brilliant beyond measure.'
Work highlights
Advised AEW, a global leader in real estate investment management, on the launch of the first ever labelled fund under the SDR regime.
Advised Brown Advisory on its OFR project, successfully securing approval for 1 Irish incorporated umbrella with 15 sub-funds.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Michaela Walker
Other key lawyers
Julian Brown; Phil Spyropoulus; Tim Fosh; Katie Taylor