Harry Eddis
UK Guide 2025
Band 2 : Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory
Band 2
About
Provided by Harry Eddis
Practice Areas
Harry has long-standing expertise in financial markets regulation, and regularly advises banks, broker-dealers, investment managers and other financial services institutions on all issues related to their regulated status. In addition, he offers guidance on perimeter issues, such as authorisation requirements, market abuse and market conduct requirements, as well as wholesale market infrastructure. Recently, Harry has been advising on MiFID II and Brexit issues for a broad range of financial service institutions as well as industry bodies.
Harry is a market-leading expert on clearing platforms, advising both banks and Central Clearing Counterparties (CCPs) on a number of projects involving the structure of clearing arrangements across a wide range of product types, including credit default swaps (CDSs), IRS, commodities and foreign exchange (FX) products.
Harry has leveraged his regulatory and market expertise over the years to become a fintech expert, dating back to the establishment of BrokerTec and SwapsWire electronic trading and post-trade platforms. Harry continues to be a leader in this field, currently advising a consortium of banks on fintech issues and being a regular speaker at fintech events.
Chambers Review
UK
Harry Eddis is co-head of Linklaters' global fintech practice and he maintains a strong regulatory practice with a particular focus on the fintech space.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Harry is engaging, responsive and very knowledgeable about the regulatory needs of businesses. He is a strong adviser and partner in complex matters."
"Harry is a go-to partner for complex and difficult matters. He approaches issues with clarity of thought, a calm demeanour and top-notch legal advice."
"Harry is commercially astute and has great judgement."
"Harry is engaging, responsive and very knowledgeable about the regulatory needs of businesses. He is a strong adviser and partner in complex matters."
"Harry is a go-to partner for complex and difficult matters. He approaches issues with clarity of thought, a calm demeanour and top-notch legal advice."
"Harry is commercially astute and has great judgement."