Etay Katz > Ashurst > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Commended as ‘the best in town’, Ashurst offers ‘unrivalled expertise in financial services regulatory matters’, from digital assets and ESG regulatory compliance to retail brokerage platforms, wholesale market regulation and financial market infrastructure. Jake Green is a ‘trusted adviser’ when it comes to retail investment platforms, while Etay Katz is a ‘master of digital assets’. Commended as an ‘exceptional financial services lawyer’, Tim Cant is noted for his experience advising on MiFID II and the ‘pragmatic’ Bradley Rice acts for funds and asset managers, with additional expertise in fintech and digital finance. Other key contacts in the group include Lorraine Johnston, who is a ‘seasoned adviser on matters of ESG’, and Sidika Ulker.

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.

Cornerstones of the offering at Ashurst include open finance, artificial intelligence, digital platforms and digital assets. Venture capital, seed and early-stage fundraisings are an additional area of strength. Etay Katz, one of five partners who head up the team, is a known name for his central bank digital currency expertise. Technology-led procurements are a practice strength of David Futter‘s, while Bradley Rice is an authority on emerging payments infrastructure, and is equipped to advise on its crypto-focused venture capital strategies. Tara Waters is a leading choice for matters concerning cryptoassets, and Jonathan Cohen is a popular port of call for neo-bank clients. Beyond the leadership team, Jacob Gold frequently leads on investments in technology-enabled financial services businesses. The team was bolstered in September 2024 by the arrival of Fiona Ghosh.