Praised by clients for its ‘mix of legal expertise, business acumen, market insight and client relationship management’, Clifford Chance LLP’s financial services group boasts comprehensive expertise across M&A transactions, digital assets, innovative technologies, policy work, funding and payments, with noted capabilities in multi-jurisdictional mandates. Practice head Caroline Meinertz brings deep sector knowledge concerning global financial institutions. Simon Crown is a key contact for bank and securities regulations, with a specialism in regulatory capital, client assets, and European directives. Caroline Dawson supports clients with investment banking, securities and derivatives, and market infrastructure, boasting particular expertise in ESG, cross-border compliance, and regulatory change. Paul Ellison is noted for his work concerning the structuring of private equity funds and the regulatory aspects of corporate transactions. Expert in supporting global financial institutions, blockchain disruptors, and crypto service providers on complex cross-border regulatory issues is Monica Sah. Diego Ballon Ossio is noted for his expertise in post-Brexit regulatory work, alongside trading and conduct requirements, custody and settlement, and benchmark regulation. Stephanie Peacock is another key contact.
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Testimonials
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‘Very deep team, with a very strong leading partner, Monica Sah, and a wide number of senior associates that ensure perfect execution. Clifford Chance understands our needs and delivers the advice tailored to what we require - not some generic, unactionable advice.’
‘Monica Sah is a leading partner, the core of the CC regulatory team.'
'All the team take the time to make the effort to understand our needs and deliver what we need, how we need it.’
‘Very insightful with commercially sound solutions.’
‘The team showcases the right mix of legal expertise, business acumen, market insight and client relationship management. They have provided very practical advice on complex regulatory matters having a high impact on our business. They have been responsive and flexible and have not diluted their services through a myriad of disclaimers one often sees with other law firms.'
‘Joe Paddon and Paul Ellison have provided high added value on a regulatory matter of high importance to our business. They have been highly responsive and very practical in their advice.’
'Deep team. The best associates I have encountered in this space. Deeply understand the industry and where we are in it.'
'Multijurisdictional and divisional knowledge and expertise.'
'Very knowledgeable, namely on technical questions, very approachable, collaborative, and solution-oriented. It is a trusted partner on challenging topics.'
'Monica Sah has excellent technical skills and is always personable and ready to help. Her previous experience in-house means that she understands the challenges of our business.'
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Caroline Meinertz
Other key lawyers
Simon Crown; Caroline Dawson; Paul Ellison; Monica Sah; Diego Ballon Ossio; Joe Paddon; Stephanie Peacock