Praised for its ‘exceptional knowledge of the regulators’ agenda’, Ashurst is sought out by a range of major financial institutions and tech companies for advice that runs the regulatory gamut, assisting banks with regulatory change projects, the implementation of regulation such as MiCA, and the establishment of innovative investment funds platform, among other matters. Team leadership is split between five partners: Etay Katz’s regulatory prowess is reflected in his position as the private practice legal practitioner on the FCA’s Innovation Advisory Board. David Futter is singled out for his knowledge of data protection and privacy regulation. Bradley Rice enjoys a strong market reputation for his adroit handling of innovative payment infrastructure projects. Tara Waters is an expert in digital strategy. Corporate partner Jonathan Cohen completes the leadership team. Other key figures include Sidika Ulker, who is well versed in the application of payment services and e-money regulation.
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Témoignages
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- 'Ashurst has a distinct practical style which is a stand out among other firms – they care hugely about us. In addition, the team is aligned with us as client and it feels like a true partnership. Finally, they are very savvy and with exceptional knowledge of the regulators' agenda – known and trusted by the regulators.'
- 'Etay has a rare cross-sectorial understanding of financial services business – he is a statesman in the regulatory space. He is a master of digital assets and has rare ability to fill regulatory void in a thoughtful and constructive way. Etay does far more than tell us what the law is; he tells us where it is likely to go and gives an actionable path forward to achieve our commercial goals. '
Honest about capability and deliver on time.’
Clients clés
- Banking Circle
- Goldman Sachs
- eToro Group
- Nomura
- Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME)
- Laser Digital
- Ramp Swaps
- Zenus Bank International Inc
- British Business Bank plc
Points forts
- Advised Goldman Sachs on the development and launch of its proprietary, multi-asset class digital platform, GS DAP™, and the first transaction on the platform involving digital bonds issued by the European Investment Bank, where the primary cash settlement was effected via central bank digital cash tokens.
- Assisted Fintech trading platform, eToro, with its multi-billion dollar floatation on the US stock market alongside external US counsel.
- Advising the digital assets arm of Nomura, Laser Digital, on the establishment of its digital assets and cryptoasset investment funds platform.
Avocats
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Responsable de la pratique
Etay Katz; David Futter; Bradley Rice; Tara Waters; Jonathan Cohen
Autres avocats clés
Daniel Franks; Jacob Gold; Chris Grey; Gavin Weir; Sidika Ulker