Expertise
Financial Regulation
Hammarskiöld’s market-leading financial regulation practice advises on all aspects of financial regulations. We are trusted advisors to leading financial institutions, including banks, investment firms, non-bank lenders and fund managers, as well as payment service providers and fintech companies.
We combine deep regulatory expertise with a strong strategic and commercial understanding, guiding clients through the most challenging regulatory matters. Our team has extensive international experience and is regularly engaged in complex cross-border regulatory matters. We have the experience to guide clients on high-stakes matters requiring strategic judgement and technical precision.
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We advise companies and financial institutions on complex regulatory matters – from licence applications and the establishment of regulated operations to the launch of financial products and services, cross-border expansion and ongoing regulatory compliance.
- Banks
- Investment firms
- Non-bank lenders
- Fund managers
- Payment service providers
- Fintech companies
We assist clients in navigating complex financial regulatory frameworks and managing both strategic and operational regulatory matters – including licensing processes, regulatory strategy, cross-border operations, regulatory investigations and supervisory proceedings, enforcement matters, regulatory aspects of M&A transactions, internal reorganisations, as well as AML compliance and regulatory compliance within financial services.
Working with us
When it matters most
When clients turn to us
- A licence application for a regulated entity must be prepared and managed
- New or changing regulation requires strategic adaptation of business models
- Cross-border operations or expansion into new markets are contemplated
- New products or financial services are to be launched within a regulated framework
- Supervisory authorities initiate investigations or enforcement actions
- A transaction involving a regulated entity requires regulatory approval or analysis
- Internal reorganisations raise regulatory or licensing considerations
- AML frameworks need to be designed, implemented or remediated
How we help
- Navigate complex regulatory frameworks with clarity and precision
- Structure compliant and commercially effective business models
- Manage regulatory risk and supervisory exposure
- Conduct licensing processes efficiently
- Ensure robust AML and compliance frameworks
- Support strategic growth while maintaining regulatory integrity
What sets us apart
Our financial regulation practice is set apart by the combination of technical precision and a deep understanding of the financial markets. We ensure that our clients remain compliant with evolving regulatory frameworks. By integrating technical expertise with strategic judgement, we provide the legal certainty required for complex financial operations in a highly regulated environment.
What ranking organisations and clients say
Client feedback
Great coverage. Always available. You never get the feeling that you disturb them. If they do not answer the phone you know that they will call you back. Great guys!
Noted for its ability to adeptly handle complex cross-border mandates, the team at Hammarskiöld routinely advises clients on financial regulatory matters, asset and project finance, as well as financial restructuring.
Want to know more? Contact Mattias Anjou and Martin Järvengren.
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