A&O Shearman fields a team praised by its clients for its ‘strong technical knowledge’, with a strong track record across the range of financial regulatory matters, including prudential regulation, resolution planning, payments, fintech and consumer finance, which often lie at the intersection of national and international regulations. The team is co-headed by Bob Penn, a seasoned regulatory specialist, who excels in supporting banks, asset managers and market infrastructure providers on regulation matters. Thomas Donegan is particularly active in the UK regulatory landscape, and his offering ranges from advisory to transactional work. While Kate Sumpter, a key contact for financial market infrastructure operators, brings expertise in bank recovery and resolution regimes. Nick Bradbury is adept in matters involving crypto and digital assets. Nadia Pascal is another key contact.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Strong technical knowledge that is applied practically when providing advice, solution focused, and the output of the delivery of advice is in a form ready to use as a client.'
‘Availability for advice and queries when required. Kate Sumpter is particularly strong at understanding and translating the "ask" for legal and regulatory advice into a practical and helpful deliverable.'
‘Spot on legal advice also in the field of DLT in the financial industry.’
‘Quick feedback, great availability, creative thinking.'
Key clients
- Tradeweb Europe Limited
- UK Finance
- SwapAgent
- Absa Bank
- Intuit
- Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)
- Nomura
- Central Bank of Cyprus
- Canaccord Genuity Group Inc
- Mubadala
- Ares Management Alterative Credit
Work highlights
Advising several global banks on their project planning for the incoming capital requirements directive (CRD VI), particularly navigating the legislation and determining cost-efficient solutions for international institutions wishing to continue providing banking services into the EU.
Advised Société Générale, the leading European bank, on its business combination with AllianceBernstein, concerning their equity brokerage and equity research businesses.
Advised Mubadala Investment Company PJSC in its acquisition, through Mubadala Capital LLC, its wholly owned asset management subsidiary, with members of Fortress management, of SoftBank Group Corp’s 90.01% equity interest in Fortress Investment Group LLC, which SoftBank acquired in 2017.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Nick Bradbury
Ben Regnard-Weinrabe
Kate Sumpter
Thomas Donegan
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Nikki Johnstone
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Nadia Pascal
Firms to watch
Barnabas Reynolds
Practice head
Bob Penn
Other key lawyers
Thomas Donegan; Kate Sumpter; Nick Bradbury; Ben Regnard-Weinrabe; Nikki Johnstone; Nadia Pascal