Regulatory Winter for UK Financial Promotions from 2024
A confluence of recent and upcoming changes in regulation represent a step-change in the UK environment for the communication financial promotions (broadly, the marketing of
Recognition for McDonnell Ellis LLP from Legal 500 and Chambers Legal Directories 2024
McDonnell Ellis LLP has been recognised by both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners this year. The Legal 500 said of the firm: “Praised
What’s new in the Mansion House Speech and where are we with the Edinburgh Reforms?
On 10 July 2023, the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt delivered his Mansion House speech. In this article, we summarise the new initiatives announced and consider what progress
The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 becomes law
On 29th June 2023, the Financial Services and Markets bill received royal assent and became law: the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (the Act). Replacing
Does your business need to be authorised under UK financial services law?
Introduction Financial services law applies to a wide range of businesses. At one end of the spectrum it covers major financial institutions such as banks
UK’s only specialist financial services law firm – a new service for law firms
McDonnell Ellis is the UK’s only specialist financial services (FS) regulatory law firm. We work with other law firms without this specialist capability (or as
2023 Regulatory Outlook: 5 Key Trends
In our 2023 Outlook, we identify 5 key trends and developments in UK financial services regulation likely to define the regulatory year. We will further develop
The Edinburgh Reforms: Will they move the dial? Four key Q&As
On 9 December 2022, Jeremy Hunt, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced a programme of reform designed to drive growth and competitiveness in the financial
Recognition from Chambers UK Legal Guide 2023
McDonnell Ellis LLP was again recognised by Chambers & Partners in its Chambers UK Legal Guide 2023. Brian McDonnell was described as working with investment
31st October Consumer Duty deadline for firms to document implementation plans – next steps
The Consumer Duty (Duty) is a regulatory initiative from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) which sets higher standards for consumer protection across the financial services
McDonnell Ellis LLP expands with new partner
Specialist financial services regulatory boutique, McDonnell Ellis LLP, has made a new partner hire. Richard Ellis joins from the Financial Services Regulation & Funds practice
UK to regulate most cryptoasset marketing
18 months after launching its July 2020 consultation, the UK Government yesterday published its Consultation Response announcing that it has decided to expand the scope of the
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