Norton Rose Fulbright's financial regulatory group is closely integrated with the firm's derivatives practice and is led by Roberto Cristofolini, who divides his time between Paris and Casablanca, and Sébastien Praicheux. The group acts for major French and international banks, asset management companies, insurance groups and corporate companies. Its workload includes advising on European regulations, assistance with regulatory licensing and passporting, and anti-money laundering requirements, among other matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A smooth processing of files.’
- ‘An efficient, available, responsive and very competent team.’
- ‘Sébastien Praicheux stands out for his listening skills, his professionalism, his experience and his technical skills. ’
- ‘Very rich and in-depth experience of the regulatory banking framework. A team of experts on requests for approval from the ACPR.’
- ‘Roberto Cristofolini has exceptional experience in regulatory matters coupled with a methodical and thoughtful approach.’
- ‘Team is very attentive to the context and needs of its customers, pragmatic and business oriented advice with excellent knowledge of regulations.’
- ‘Sébastien Praicheux and Célestine Barthout: know how to adapt to their clients, understand their requirements. They have a very great mastery of their subject, a very great expertise but do not hesitate to ask their colleagues when the subject is beyond their competence. They know how to create a real relationship of trust.’
‘Roberto Cristofolini - a very good specialist in banking regulation.’
Key clients
- Crédit Industriel et Commercial (CIC)
- Crédit Agricole S.A
- Cardif
- BNP Paribas Group
- La Diversité du Cinéma Français
- Société Générale S.A.
- Cardif Vita S.p.A.
Work highlights
- Advising CIC on regulatory aspects of derivatives, repurchase and securities lending agreement.
- Advising French and international insurance group Cardif, subsidiary of BNP Paribas, on regulatory aspects of derivatives and repurchase transactions and documentation.
- Advising Diversité du Cinéma Français, issuer of tokens dedicated to financing movies.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Roberto Cristofolini, Sébastien Praicheux