Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
Contact number
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Herbert Smith Freehills is noted for its strength in connection with a number of cutting-edge issues, including Consumer Duty, ESG and cybersecutrity. The team works with clients such as leading banks, asset managers and crypto exchanges.
Work Highlights
- Herbert Smith Freehills advised Spaldy Investments on a majority investment in Metro Bank as part of a rescue deal.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their feedback is grounded in the practical. They're generous with their time and committed to the client."
"Herbert Smith Freehills have the ability to construct a multidisciplinary team that work seamlessly together to advise on risks. They have a good practical understanding of emerging technologies."
"The team at HSF are extremely responsive and willing to go the extra mile for clients. They understand the demands of clients and provide cost-efficient and robust advice."
"Their feedback is grounded in the practical. They're generous with their time and committed to the client."
"Herbert Smith Freehills have the ability to construct a multidisciplinary team that work seamlessly together to advise on risks. They have a good practical understanding of emerging technologies."
"The team at HSF are extremely responsive and willing to go the extra mile for clients. They understand the demands of clients and provide cost-efficient and robust advice."
Notable Practitioners
Clive Cunningham applies his in-depth knowledge of financial regulation when advising clients that operate in the banking and investment management spaces. Recently Cunningham has been active advising clients on the FCA's Consumer Duty.
"Clive is very experienced, intuitive and easy to work with."
"Clive is a reliable and dependable adviser. He is straightforward, concise and timely - all the things you want from an adviser. He knows the law, gives good advice and is incredibly responsive."
"Clive is excellent in all aspects."
Kelesi Blundell is an up-and-coming partner in the financial service regulatory team. Blundell regularly advises clients in a range of sectors, including ESG, the FCA's Consumer Duty and Brexit-related issues.
"Kelesi is outstanding in her knowledge, has clear communication with her clients and is highly professional."
"Kelesi is an excellent partner to work with."
"Kelesi has strong knowledge on the whole market and related regulatory changes."
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