Banks
As the markets continually adjust to the ever-changing economic, political and regulatory conditions, our clients rely on our prompt legal and commercial advice across a range of "bet the farm" issues, typical for the dynamic and sophisticated nature of the banking industry. We are particularly known for advising top market players on complex investigations, and culture and conduct related matters, often involving dealing with the FCA and other regulators.
Services
ContactsOverview
We regularly engage on behalf of our clients with regulators in the UK (including the FCA, PRA, HMRC, SFO, FOS), in America, across Europe, and around the globe, and have extensive experience in advising on the implication of both financial and non-financial misconduct.
We work in close partnership with our bank clients, acting as an extension of their in-house legal teams. We understand the complexity of their business and the regulatory framework underpinning strategic decisions and challenges they are facing.
We regularly advise clients on a wide range of issues across different legal and commercial specialities including:
- Regulatory compliance
- Cybersecurity and data privacy
- Digital transformation
- Cutting edge technology, including artificial intelligence
- FinTech disruption
- Intellectual property
- Litigation and dispute resolution
- Corporate and commercial matters
- Employment
Featured experience
- Investigating whistle-blower allegations from the global head of surveillance at a major investment bank related to the implementation of the Market Abuse Regulations
- Defending JP Morgan in its defence of high profile Employment Tribunal proceedings involving a claim for seven figure compensation and reinstatement
- Advising a UK product provider on the development of a new investment product
Related services
Banking, Restructuring and Insolvency
Our experienced team offers comprehensive insolvency and restructuring guidance to investors, creditors, and corporates, both locally and globally.
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Commercial
Our extensive commercial services span various sectors, with dedicated teams in insurance, healthcare, technology, and more. We provide expert guidance on procurement, IT, contracts, intellectual property, competition, and more.
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Corporate
Our corporate team delivers comprehensive legal solutions to a diverse clientele. We specialise in M&A, Equity Capital Markets, and corporate advisory matters, collaborating seamlessly to help clients achieve their business goals.
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Data, Privacy and Cyber in Financial Services
We provide specialist advice to financial services sector clients, carefully balancing data, privacy and cyber issues in the context of the wider regulatory framework.
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Dispute Resolution
Our Dispute Resolution team has an established reputation for handling complex, high value commercial disputes and achieving successful and pragmatic solutions for our clients.
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Employment
We provide bespoke solutions across all aspects of employment, pensions, immigration, and more. Balancing legal and commercial requirements, we deliver efficiently and provide tangible value to your business.
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Enforcement
We advise financial institutions facing investigations and enforcement action or other interventions by financial services regulators.
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Internal Investigations
We advise clients on internal investigations into issues ranging from compliance breaches in regulated firms to any matter involving people and the workplace.
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Tax
Our expertise in commercial tax covers all aspects of UK tax, including corporation tax, income tax, NIC, and more. We specialise in managing tax impacts on commercial transactions, guiding you towards tax-efficient choices. Our vast experience ensures tailored solutions for diverse entities in the intricate UK tax landscape.
Learn moreBanks key contacts
Khurram Shamsee
Partner
Londres
Angela Hayes
Partner
Londres
David Sims
Partner
Londres
David Speakman
Partner
Londres
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¿Por qué elegir DAC Beachcroft?
Somos un bufete comercial de amplia base que presta servicios a una gran variedad de sectores, con una sólida herencia en seguros,
salud e inmobiliario. Combinamos excelentes conocimientos jurídicos y experiencia de vanguardia para diseñar soluciones en
que se adapten a las necesidades de nuestros clientes, a menudo con un uso inteligente de la tecnología.
Our expertise
Asset Managers
We provide legal support to asset managers on all aspects of conduct of business and regulatory risk.
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Banks
We act for all different types and sizes of banks, from challenger banks, to the largest global investment banks. Our clients include a plethora of banks comprising investment, challenger, retail, commercial, investment, foreign banks, private banks, building societies, neobanks, and novel alternative capital providers.
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FinTech
Our legal expertise in FinTech and all its essential component parts – payment, blockchain, wealth management, InsurTech and RegTech – provides competitive advantage for you through our deep understanding of the sector.
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Hedge Funds
We provide regulatory, corporate and commercial advice to hedge funds and their managers, as well as strategic guidance on future legal developments.
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Securities Brokers
We provide regulatory and commercial advice to securities brokers as well as advising on disputes with clients and investigations and enforcement actions by financial services regulators.
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Financial Adviser Networks
As market leaders immersed in the financial services sector, we help financial adviser networks navigate the complex legal and regulatory landscape of the industry.
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Wealth Managers and Advisers
We are the market leading law firm for services to financial advisers/wealth managers and networks.
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