England - London • Corporate and commercial
Paul Hastings LLP
Paul Hastings LLP handles a broad range of matters concerning SFDR, AIFMD, IFPR, taxonomy regulation and MiFID II compliance, in addition ESG initiatives, fund structuring and the regulatory aspects of domestic and cross-border M&A transactions. Arun Srivastava leads the team and focuses on the regulatory obligations in the fintech arena, as well as advising on cross-border product and services offerings across the EU. Clients praise Srivastava and Nina Moffatt for their ‘encyclopedic knowledge’ and ’comprehensive understanding of financial services and regulatory compliance’.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘PH stands out for its unique combination of expertise and client-focused approach. The London team have unparalleled experience in financial services compliance and regulation, covering both the UK and abroad. The team members possess in-depth knowledge of the complex legal and regulatory frameworks that govern financial services.’
- ‘Arun Srivastava and Nina Moffatt possess a deep and comprehensive understanding of financial services and regulatory compliance. Their encyclopedic knowledge of the complex legal and regulatory landscape allows them to provide us with accurate, up-to-date, and practical advice that addresses both our unique legal requirements and commercial considerations.’
- ‘A highly diverse team with specialist knowledge and experience.’
- ‘Always available, makes time for client. Understands client's individual circumstances, and knowledgeable about market practice.’
Key clients
- American Express
- Bangkok Bank
- Accenture
- JP Morgan
- Waverton Investment Management
Work highlights
- Advised UK, EU and non-EEA asset and fund managers on the European Union's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and Taxonomy Regulation.
- Advised UK and non-EEA (mainly US) fund managers on the new pre-marketing and marketing regimes under the AIFMD and the new cross-border fund distribution directive and regulation.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Arun Srivastava