CMS

Praised by clients for its 'broad ranging capabilities and deep expertise', CMS' financial services regulatory practice works with a range of financial services clients, both wholesale and retail, including retail lenders, consumer credit providers, insurers and intermediaries, investment funds, fintech and digital asset firms, payment service providers and wholesale market participants. Practice head Ash Saluja draws on his deep experience in the full gamut of regulatory and commercial matters, for both the sell side and buy side. Adept in outsourcing matters is Angela Greenough, whose practice extends to complex commercial contracts and operational resilience aspects of matters. Sam Robinson is a key contact for banks, asset management firms, and broker-dealers in matters involving payments and fintech. Insurance specialist Pippa Tasker is equipped to handle insurance distributions, unregulated funds, cross-border business, and asset management regulation. Simon Morris leverages decades of experience in market conduct and governance work to guide financial institutions through regulatory authorisations. Joy Davey is a go-to adviser for outsourcing requirements and operational resilience requirements. Tom Callaby is a key contact for buy and sell-side firms, advising on M&A, securities, derivatives, and complex commercial transactions. Paul Edmondson remains an important contact within the group.