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REMIT

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Global Regulation Tomorrow Plus: EMEA insights series: Episode 16 – REMIT 2

In our EMEA regulatory insights series colleagues from our EMEA offices provide an update on some of the key regulatory ...

November 01, 2024

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MiFIR and MiFID II review: ten key things that EU financial institutions should know

Following more than two years of debate, the legislative review of the proposed amendments to Regulation (EU) No 600/201...

February 15, 2024

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The FCA’s proposals for commodity derivatives regulatory reform

On 4 December 2023, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its consultation paper CP23/27 on reforming the comm...

United Kingdom | January 17, 2024

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Horizon scanning: Ten regulatory topics to look out for in 2024

In this article we look at ten regulatory topics for 2024 that will have a significant impact on institutions operating ...

United Kingdom | December 22, 2023

Regulation Tomorrow Plus: FCA CP23/27 on commodity derivatives regulatory reform

In this episode of Regulation Tomorrow Plus, Jonathan Herbst, Hannah Meakin, Georgia Karamani and Anita Edwards discuss ...

December 19, 2023

Regulation Tomorrow Plus: Firms’ obligations to record and retain communications under UK REMIT

In this Regulation Tomorrow Plus podcast, Jonathan Herbst, Hannah Meakin and Anita Edwards discuss the obligations that ...

September 25, 2023

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Split the difference: Consolidated Tape

In the latest episode of our Split the difference podcast series, which explores divergence and convergence between the ...

August 23, 2023

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Regulation Tomorrow Plus – Mansion House speech: Key takeaways

In our latest Regulation Tomorrow Plus podcast, Global Director of Financial Services Knowledge, Simon Lovegrove is join...

July 18, 2023

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Split the difference: Markets in EU and UK - Recent and upcoming changes to EMIR

In the latest in our podcast series, split the difference, which explores divergence between the EU and UK regulatory re...

April 25, 2023

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The Designated Activities Regime: what is it and how will it impact firms?

The Financial Services and Markets Bill (FSM Bill), which was laid in front of Parliament in July 2022 and is expected t...

March 23, 2023

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EU and UK financial market related initiatives and the energy crisis

Both the EU and the UK have been fighting the energy crisis for a year. As the crisis has evolved both the UK and the EU...

December 01, 2022

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Beyond Sanctions: Regulation Around the World

As a result of recent events in Ukraine, and the economic sanctions imposed on Russia, there are a number of potential i...

Global | May 13, 2022

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The 2022 EU and UK Financial Services Regulation and Policy Outlook for Markets

The upcoming months will bring about a busy regulatory agenda in the area of wholesale financial markets regulation in t...

February 03, 2022

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New European commodity derivatives regime

In July 2020, the European Commission (“the Commission”) published targeted amendments to the Markets in Financial Instr...

United Kingdom | May 05, 2021

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REMIT after Brexit: Key things that UK and EU market participants need to know

The United Kingdom’s (UK) departure from the European Union (EU) on January 31, 2020 and the subsequent expiry of the tr...

February 10, 2021

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Financial Services Regulatory Developments in ESG

ESG is high on the regulatory agenda. Businesses, governments, regulators, financial services firms and individuals all have a part to play in tackling climate change and this view is increasingly shared across society.
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ESG is high on the regulatory agenda. Businesses, governments, regulators, financial services firms and individuals all have a part to play in tackling climate change and this view is increasingly shared across society.

Global | Publication | 2月 25, 2025
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Financial services interventions and investigations

Our Financial services interventions and investigations group comprises a multidisciplinary team of lawyers, including both contentious and advisory technical specialists, and risk and compliance professionals, combining deep legal and regulatory knowledge with practical industry expertise.

United Kingdom | Publication | 9月 15, 2022
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Markets

We advise both regulated and non-regulated firms on a range of matters relating to market structure and integrity, including responding to changing requirements, organising business structures to comply and maximise opportunities globally, and dealing with potential issues.

Global | Publication | 8月 31, 2022
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Financial services and regulation

Our global financial services and regulation practice helps our clients navigate the evolving and increasingly complex regulatory environment, working seamlessly across major business and financial hubs.

Global | External | 6月 17, 2021
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Conduct

We have a proven track record of advising a broad range of clients on complex and sensitive matters in the conduct space, both on the advisory and contentious side, many of which carry significant reputational risk.

Global | Publication | 6月 16, 2021
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We draw on our diverse experience and clear understanding of the laws and regulations that shape the operating environment to help a broad range of clients navigate the ever-changing governance landscape.

Global | Publication | 2月 26, 2021
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Our global financial services and regulation practice is structured around its core regulatory strengths – governance, conduct and markets, which includes financial crime.

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Our shipping law insights provide legal and market commentary, addressing the key questions and topics of interest to our clients operating in the shipping industry, helping them to effectively manage risk.

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Global M&A trends and risks 2025

Following a relatively promising start to the year for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, the US tariff announcements shook dealmaker confidence, triggering global trade uncertainty and stalling M&A deals across the global M&A landscape.

Global | June 10, 2025

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UK LTAFs: Playing the long game

The UK Long-Term Asset Fund (LTAF) remains a relatively new type of fund structure designed to give investors access to long-term and illiquid assets, including private equity, private debt, real estate and infrastructure.

Global | June 03, 2025

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