Handling a significant volume of resolution-planning work for foreign and domestic banks, Freshfields is highlighted for acting as outside council for prominent banks. New York-based David Sewell and Alison Hashmall lead the group. Hashmall is a standout team member, whose contractual and general regulatory compliance nous is indicative of the wider group’s strength, specifically compliance with the Bank Holding Company Act, Volcker Rule, and Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID). Sewell, noted for his ‘understanding of navigating the compliance and regulatory landscape’, combines strength in traditional banking regulatory matters with expertise in the expanding fintech sector.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'David Sewell brings a wealth of knowledge. He is extremely practical and pragmatic. His guidance is always measured and implementable.’
‘David Sewell is a rare counsel who is in tune with and understanding of navigating the compliance and regulatory landscape. David understands the risks extremely well, but the most distinguishing factor is his ability to proffer guidance and advice that is easily implementable and liveable.'
Key clients
- J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
Work highlights
Advised J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. on the structuring of the “Spark France” initiative in partnership with Bpifrance, aimed at financing a majority of seed capital, venture capital and growth capital funds led by teams in which more than 33% of the management company’s shareholders are women.
Practice head
David Sewell; Alison Hashmall