Dentons acts as trusted advisor to financial institutions, private equity firms, multinational corporations and government bodies on corporate governance, regulatory compliance and investigations. The group, headed by Katharine Harle and Richard Barham, has a strong focus on financial services regulation, SMCR, shareholder activism and cross-border risk management. Harle heads the UK regulatory and investigations work and specialises in acting for FCA- and PRA-regulated businesses. Barham brings extensive corporate expertise to the team and is well-versed in the banking, transport, manufacturing and sports sectors. Daniel Lund excels in advising on financial crime risks in the private equity space.
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Key clients
- National Bank of Egypt UK
- BP
- Dye & Durham
- MegaFon
- Daily Mail Group
- Group 1
- The AI Security Institute
- PRS REIT
- CQS Natural Resources Growth & Income
- Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust
- DP Eurasia
Work highlights
Acting as company secretary for the National Bank of Egypt UK bank.
Provided BP with ongoing sanctions and trade compliance advice, including support on legacy issues following BP's exit from Russia.
Advised the AI Security Institute on its mission is to 'minimise surprise to the UK and humanity from rapid and unexpected advances in AI'.
Practice head
Katharine Harle; Richard Barham
Other key lawyers
Daniel Lund; James Vernon; Sarah Beeby