Financial Services Regulation

Spitz Poulle Kannan is a highly specialised financial services boutique that handles advisory and contentious matters and boasts a market-leading reputation in the regulatory sphere. The practice's areas of expertise include Brexit-related issues, as well as assisting with the regulatory aspects of derivative documentation, corporate transactions and entry into the French market. The team has further strength advising on matters relating to cryptocurrencies. The firm represents blue-chip clients in the banking sector as well as prominent multinationals, with marked experience in cross-border matters.

"Spitz Poulle Kannan is a law firm dedicated to regulatory and financial services that has become an important player. The lawyers are also very flexible and they bring a lot of experience."

"They are really helpful on the financial services side. They respond well and are focused on our activity."

Spitz Poulle Kannan acted for Société Générale on the regulatory aspects of its joint venture project with Alliance Bernstein.

Jean-Baptiste Poulle is a market leader renowned for his broad regulatory expertise. He advises on post-Brexit transition mandates, anti-money laundering matters and entry into the French market. He is well versed in both French and EU-wide regulations. "Jean-Baptiste created a top-tier law firm and has impressed me with his skills."

Nicolas Spitz is a leading practitioner with deep expertise in assisting with the regulatory aspects of transactions and debt mandates. "Nicolas Spitz provides very wise advice and is very pragmatic. And he is working on very high-profile transactions and regulatory issues."

Arut Kannan is well regarded for his experience advising on regulatory aspects of acquisitions and investments. He also boasts expertise in matters involving cryptocurrencies and e-payments. "He is a very good lawyer and is technically competent."