Praised for its ‘in-depth knowledge of regulation and regulator', A&O Shearman has established itself as a key port of call for various types of work, such as the development of crypto-asset regulatory regimes for sovereign nations. The practice is headed up by digitalisation specialist William Samengo-Turner, and Ben Regnard-Weinrabe, a regulatory specialist who advises e-money and payment service providers, central banks and tech companies on a range of regulatory matters and strategic projects. Nikki Johnstone is geared to advise fintech clients on impact of sectoral regulation and intersecting horizontal domestic regimes. Barney Reynolds’ practice extends to advising financial institutions’ senior management on legal risk management. Rory Copeland is equipped to advise clients on the regulatory characterisation of new products and services.
Testimonials
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‘In-depth knowledge of regulation and regulator. Tireless work ethic. Genuinely pleasant collaboration. Agile thinking and commercially aware.'
‘Ben Regnard-Weinrabe is the consummate professional - calming and poised even in the most stressful situations. Incredibly detailed knowledge of regulation combined with agile and commercial thinking.'
Key clients
- Payhawk
- Planet Payments