A&O Shearman

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.