Financial Institutions

The financial sector has shown great resilience coming through the Covid-19 pandemic in good state, but financial markets now face increased volatility and uncertainty in light of rising inflation, interest rates and geopolitical risk. Moreover, more lightly regulated non-bank financial intermediaries continue to increase their share of credit markets and equity investments. The pandemic boosted the adoption of new technologies and the move to a carbon neutral economy. Against this backdrop, successful market participants are embracing new technologies that bring novel business models, products and services to the market, as well as responding to the challenges and risks they pose, such as over consumer protection and cybersecurity. Similarly, the sector has a key role in addressing environmental, social and governmental concerns, where there is the potential to benefit from the opportunities sustainable finance brings, while minimizing risks, such as greenwashing.

We provide financial institutions with sector-specific, pragmatic advice on licensing and supervisory regulation, fintech including cryptoassets, tax structuring, M&A and joint ventures, intellectual property protection, technology, outsourcing, real estate portfolio management, global and local employment, pensions, compliance and investigations, financial crime and dispute resolution. Our deep roots in all major financial centers and extensive coverage of other markets in Asia, EMEA and the Americas enable us to provide a global, integrated and cost-effective service.