CMS

Led by the ‘pragmatic and knowledgeable’ Ash Saluja, CMS has a ’deep understanding of the UK regulatory environment’. It is well-placed to provide ‘very reassuring advice’ to wholesale and retail financial services clients across the full scope of issues attracting regulatory scrutiny. Simon Morris has ’excellent technical knowledge’ across governance matters, including with regard to the implementation of the SMCR regime. He also regularly helps regulated entities on their dealings with the FCA, both at a preliminary stage as well as in formal enforcement procedures. The ‘superb’ Alison McHaffie also has vast experience in the field and can provide ’robust advice’ for clients, often staving off the need for formal regulatory intervention. Elisabeth Bremner has ‘in-depth knowledge of the workings of the FCA’ and is popular among both entities and senior managers seeking to navigate regulatory scrutiny. Her expertise in the market is also recognised by the FCA itself, which has instructed her to carry out Skilled Persons reviews.

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'They have a deep understanding of the UK regulatory environment, coupled with strong capabilities to translate that knowledge into relevant client advice.'
'They are knowledgeable, empathetic and understanding.'
'They are calm under pressure and provide very reassuring advice.'
'Simon Morris has excellent technical knowledge, critical insight and the ability to understand customer demands in order for the customer to achieve their goals.'
'Ash Saluja is helpful, pragmatic and knowledgeable.'
'The superb Alison McHaffie provides very robust advice.'
'Elisabeth Bremner has in depth knowledge of the workings of the FCA and her understanding of their expectations and how they might respond to certain issues has been invaluable.'
'CMS’ Financial services regulatory and consumer credit team are very knowledgeable with an obvious breadth and depth of experience. They work well and are extremely flexibly with clients to understand their needs and provide pragmatic advice.'

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