Financial Services

Smart contracts are one of the major developments arising out of the distributed ledger and are intended to simplify how contracts are made and executed.   This briefing considers what they are and how they fit into the law of contract. What are smart contracts? There is no standard, generally accepted definition of smart contracts but […]

The Asset Management Market Study carried out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) raised concerns about weak price competition and the ability of investors to seek the best value. Therefore the FCA has decided to introduce new rules and guidance applicable to authorised fund managers (AFMs) in respect of their management of authorised funds subject […]

This quarterly round-up looks into some of the main regulatory developments and trends in fintech regulation during the first quarter of 2018. Moves to regulate The appetite of governments and supervisors to regulate the crypto-world is increasing and, although short-term the position remains uncertain, it is clear that regulation is on its way. Within the […]

Recent amendments to the scope of the regulated activity of advising on investments now make a distinction between “general advice” and “personal recommendations”. The FCA has recently issued some further guidance (PS18/3: Perimeter guidance on personal recommendations on retail investments) which provides some indications of the type of activities which, in the view of the FCA, […]

2017 was an exciting year for fintech but 2018 promises to be even more eventful.  This briefing considers some of the regulatory developments that took place in 2017 and what these are likely to mean for fintech regulation in 2018. Please see link below for full briefing. Fintech regulation: Looking ahead to 2018  

Against the backdrop of soaring, if volatile, prices for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies and a rapidly changing global regulatory landscape, the adoption of blockchain technology and its use in raising significant funds for start-up ventures is accelerating. Fladgate is committed to a leading position in this exciting sector and is already advising technology entrepreneurs on […]

The recent decisions in CGL Group Limited v RBS[1] and Holmcroft Properties[2] could suggest that claims against banks are now struggling.  However, these decisions are just the initial skirmishes; other battles remain to be decided and there is an undeniable appetite and scope to continue with such claims. The rise of claims against banks Since […]

Fladgate is delighted that a number of its partners and associates have been ranked in the 2015 Super Lawyers UK List, published by Thomson Reuters. Super Lawyers Banking Law Paul Howcroft Kim McMurray Charles Proctor Business Affairs Paul Airley Avram Kelman Eddie Powell David Robinson Commercial Litigation Simon Ekins Commercial Property Antonia Brandes Allen Cohen […]

Fladgate LLP has advised the investment company Privet Capital on the acquisition of Aeromet, a UK based manufacturer of metal castings for the aerospace industry, from US based Black Diamond Capital Management for an undisclosed amount. Aeromet is a world class foundry with a turnover of £20m per annum, specialising in complex castings for commercial […]

Fladgate LLP were instructed by lender Commerzbank to advise on and prepare the securities in relation to financing German major construction equipment company Wolffkran’s entry into UK market. The client was advised by banking partners Charles Proctor and Alexander Wildschütz.

HM Treasury and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have published a joint consultation paper (CP15/11)(1) on proposed amendments to the Disclosure and Transparency Rules (DTRs) and the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA) which are required in order to implement the Transparency Directive Amending Directive ((2013/50/EU) (TDAD). The FCA is also proposing some other […]

Fladgate LLP has advised the global advisory, fund administration and fiduciary services firm Maitland on the acquisition of UK-based fund administrator Phoenix Fund Services. The deal boosts Maitland’s assets under administration by £6.2 billion (USD $9.3bn) to over £135 billion (USD $200bn). It also heralds Maitland’s entry into the fund administration sector in the UK, […]