The financial services regulatory practice at A&O Shearman advises clients on evolving banking and financial regulations, with particular focus on governance and outsourcing work. Work in insurance is another strength of the practice, with knowledge of reinsurance, asset management arrangements, and digitalisation of services. Fintech is a key focus of the team that has ‘broad and excellent knowledge of their field of expertise’. Sylvia Kierszenbaum leads the team, specialising in regulations linked to banking and insurance activities and financial services. Axel de Backer is also the head of the practice and has intricate knowledge of sustainable finance.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Broad and excellent knowledge of their field of expertise -thorough but clear & readable written opinions -delivery within the agreed timing -good coordination.’
‘We have very good experience with Sylvia Kierszenbaum and Niels De Waele.’
Key clients
- Athora Belgium
- EPI Company
Work highlights
- Advised EPI on the financial regulatory aspects in relation to the proposed acquisition of Payconiq International and Currence Ideal.
- Advised Delen Private Bank on the acquisition of all the shares in Dierickx Leys Private Bank from various family shareholders.