Burges Salmon LLP showcases ‘real depth of knowledge and experience’ in matters concerning investment funds, wealth management, insurance regulation, unregulated funds and regulated lending, fintech and employment-related financial services regulation. Praised as a ’valuable and trusted adviser’, Tom Dunn leads the team and Martin Cook spearheads the firm’s fintech practice. Anna Davis, who ‘has a talent for explaining intricate regulatory issues and translates them into actionable advice’, is another key contact in the group.
Testimonials
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‘The team has the knowledge and experience to respond quickly and practically to our business needs.’
‘Anna Davis has a talent for explaining intricate regulatory issues and translates them into actionable advice tailored to the business needs.’
‘Burges Salmon's strength in depth across a variety of disciplines really stands out.’
‘Tom Dunn is outstanding. Very knowledgeable and hard working.’
‘Tom Dunn and Alex Gillespie clearly demonstrate thorough knowledge in financial services regulation and I can always rely on Tom and Alex to advise on the wider matters at hand and provide real practical advice relevant to our business that we can act on.’
‘The team at Burges Salmon are approachable friendly and helpful. They want to work with you to find solutions that meet your needs. They always go above and beyond to deliver.’
‘The team at Burges has real depth of knowledge and experience; there are key people able to answer a wide range of questions and provide guidance accordingly.’
‘Tom Dunn's attention to detail and rare ability to jump into my shoes has led him to becoming a valuable and trusted adviser.’
Key clients
- St. James’s Place
- The Financial Services Compensation Scheme
- Saltus Partners
- Mainspring
- Embark
- The Shepherds Friendly Society Limited
- Seccl
- Border to Coast Pensions Partnership Limited
- The Wales Pension Partnership
- Premier Miton
- FundRock Partners Limited
- Carne Global Fund Managers (UK) Limited
- Ecclesiastical Insurance Group
Work highlights
- Advised Saltus, an advice, DFM platform and fund management group, on its sale of a majority stake to Preservation Capital Partners.
- Advising Shepherds Friendly on significant proposition developments including with the innovative insurtech company, Bluezone.
- Advised Mainspring, a fund administration house and investment platform, on its sale to Apex.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tom Dunn