Michael Raffan
UK Guide 2025
Band 1 : Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory
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About
Provided by Michael Raffan
Practice Areas
Michael is head of Freshfields’ global financial services practice. He has extensive experience of international and domestic regulatory issues and regularly advises his clients on strategic issues affecting their business, including group structure, governance and resolution planning. His clients include banks, payment providers, broker dealers, asset and wealth managers and market infrastructure providers.
Career
Michael trained at Freshfields, qualified in 1994 and became a partner in 2001. He is based in London.
Chambers Review
UK
Michael Raffan is routinely sought out by major financial institutions, including banks and payment companies, for his regulatory knowledge. He advises on product launches and M&A transactions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Michael is really helpful and knowledgeable."
"Michael Raffan is very responsive and has great market knowledge."
"Michael is really helpful and knowledgeable."
"Michael Raffan is very responsive and has great market knowledge."