Financial Services Regulation
Europe Guide 2024 : France
Band 1
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The firm's highly respected financial services regulation team operates on both a domestic and cross-border level. The law firm assists international banks, investment funds and insurance companies with the full range of regulatory issues, including in the context of M&A transactions. The team also represents clients in contentious proceedings. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The firm acted for La Banque Postale on an internal reorganisation with respect to its insurance arm.
Notable Practitioners
Brice Henry heads Allen & Overy's financial regulation practice and enjoys a strong reputation in the market. He assists with various regulatory matters, including post-Brexit transitions and licensing processes. He acts for banks and corporate entities on both domestic and international mandates.
Mia Dassas enters the rankings for the first time this year. She advises banks and insurance companies on the regulatory aspects of M&A and reorganisations.
"She is very technical and is very good at managing the cases."