Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
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Slaughter and May's robust non-contentious regulatory practice is noted for its work with international banks, insurers, investment firms and large corporates. The team undertakes a range of work, including regulatory aspects of launching financial products, transactions and capital structuring.
Work Highlights
- Slaughter and May advised Aviva on the regulatory requirements of its acquisition of AIG Life.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Slaughter and May possess an understanding of complex regulatory environments and industry-specific challenges.Their expertise is backed by years of experience and an awareness of market trends."
"Slaughter and May are trusted for sensitive and strategic matters. The team are able to distil highly complex areas of law and explain it simply. They have deep expertise and always meet expectations."
"Slaughter and May possess an understanding of complex regulatory environments and industry-specific challenges.Their expertise is backed by years of experience and an awareness of market trends."
"Slaughter and May are trusted for sensitive and strategic matters. The team are able to distil highly complex areas of law and explain it simply. They have deep expertise and always meet expectations."
Notable Practitioners
Jan Putnis is head of the financial regulation group and co-head of the financial institutions group at Slaughter and May. Putnis wins plaudits for his impressive knowledge of the effect of financial services regulations on major transactions. His clients include UK banks, financial service firms and governmental bodies, and he often advises on ESG, Brexit and matters relating to the PRA.
"Jan is an excellent adviser and the go-to external counsel when there are sensitive matters to handle."
"Jan excels in the market due to his outstanding knowledge of evolving regulatory frameworks and his remarkable ability to provide precise, strategic and actionable guidance."
Nick Bonsall is co-head of the financial institutions group at Slaughter and May. He has a highly regarded financial services practice, advising clients including public companies, banks and asset managers.
"Nick is an amazing lawyer who works hard for his client. He is a thoughtful person with a calm head. He has amazing technical knowledge and a brilliant recall of what our company is about."
"Nick Bonsall is well regarded in the market."
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