Financial Services Regulation

The financial services sector is one of the most highly regulated industries globally, with evolving European and national frameworks shaping how institutions operate and expand in an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. Regulatory developments affecting banks, investment firms, asset managers, fintech companies and other financial services providers continue to transform market structures, governance requirements and business models.

Our Financial Services Regulation practice advises financial institutions, investment firms, asset managers, fintech companies and other market participants on navigating the legal and regulatory framework governing financial services in Greece, the United Kingdom and across the European Union.

Drawing on longstanding experience advising domestic and international clients in the financial services sector, we support organizations throughout the regulatory lifecycle, from authorization and structuring to ongoing compliance and regulatory engagement.

Our core services include:

Authorization & Structuring
• Licensing and authorization of banks, investment firms and other regulated financial institutions
• Structuring and establishment of regulated entities
• Cross-border expansion and passporting regimes

Regulatory Compliance & Governance
• Regulatory compliance frameworks and governance structures
• Interpretation and implementation of EU and UK financial services legislation
• Regulatory gap analyses and risk assessments

Fintech, Payments & Digital Finance
• Fintech and payment services regulation
• Digital finance, platforms and financial innovation

Regulatory Strategy, Investigations & Enforcement
• Regulatory strategy and supervisory engagement with regulators
• Regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings