Praised for its ‘breadth and depth of knowledge’, DLA Piper acts for a range of banks, insurers and other financial institutions on domestic and cross-border matters, from financial services regulatory investigations to transactional work and banking group restructurings. Global co-chair of the firm’s financial services sector practice, Tony Katz leads the team and maintains strong client relationships with global banks and fintech enterprises. Commended as ’knowledgeable, personable and diligent’, Karen Butler assists clients with regulatory implementation projects involving post-Brexit, MiFID II, EMIR and AIFMD issues, while ‘extremely talented’ Stuart Murdoch acts for clients across the banking, pensions, asset management, general insurance, fintech, private equity and professional services sectors. Michael McKee spearheads the firm’s European financial services regulatory practice, and Puesan Lam is another key contact in the group.
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Testimonials
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‘The team's breadth and depth of knowledge concerning regulatory matters impacting financial services businesses is truly unique.’
‘Stuart Murdoch can tackle financial services issues from all angles. He has a deep understanding of the regulatory requirements, knows when to take a commercial view, and can also predict where issues could led to enforcement or litigation. He is a rare combination of an extremely talented lawyer, a pragmatist, and a great person to work with.’
‘The team have good knowledge of the financial services regulatory environment.’
‘Karen Butler was the lead partner on the engagement and provided excellent service. She was knowledgeable, personable and diligent.’
Key clients
- Perpetual Limited
- Bank Leumi UK PLC
- Leumi UK Group Limited
- Bank J Safra Sarasin
Work highlights
- Advising Banque Havilland with the various regulatory, corporate and other legal steps required for the closure of its UK branch.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Michael McKee
Practice head
Tony Katz
Other key lawyers
Karen Butler; Stuart Murdoch; Michael McKee; Puesan Lam