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Digital Finance
The future of finance is digital. Our digital economy is reimagining financial markets in a way not seen in generations. Ashurst's global team is at the cutting-edge of these developments.
Read moreThe banking and finance sector is experiencing greater regulatory and commercial pressure due to a challenging global economy and geopolitical tensions.
Despite this, there are opportunities for resilient, adaptable organisations within this sector to continue to thrive and secure long-term growth.
Our team of experts are located in key financial centres globally. We are available to assist with strategic acquisitions, financing structures, disputes and investigations, fintech strategies and regulatory hurdles. We can also advise on your full range of day-to-day business opportunities and challenges.
Industry expertise
Our banking team have many years of experience, including valuable insights gained by working for banks and financial regulators, or spending time on secondment.
Commercial insights
We build our relationships based on our understanding of commercial pressures, current issues and emerging trends.
Market knowledge
Our services span all aspects of the market, from mergers and acquisitions to regulation, fintech, financing structures, competition research and disputes.
Global reach
We can support your business in multiple jurisdictions around the world.
Innovative approach
We focus on open engagement, operational efficiency and innovation, including cutting-edge technologies.
Client focus
We listen to understand your specific needs and objectives, then apply our expertise to meet them.
How we can help
Our core legal team also works seamlessly with our Ashurst Risk Advisory team to provide practical and commercial approaches to managing risk, driving change and operational performance. We also draw on our technology team to provide advanced electronic collaboration, automation and production tools to provide faster, more consistent and cost-effective legal services.
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Legal development Thought for the Week: Non-financial misconduct is misconduct - but is it plain and simple?
29 Sep 2023
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Legal development Expanding the scope of corporate criminal liability for economic crimes
28 Sep 2023
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Legal development Diversity and Inclusion proposals with a side order of non-financial misconduct
27 Sep 2023
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Legal development Thought for the Week: FCA calls on firms to calibrate their controls to tackle financial crime
25 Sep 2023
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Legal development From Bytes to Backfire: The Perils of Digital Communication
22 Sep 2023
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Legal development Consumer data right news for non-bank lenders and buy now pay later, screen scraping and energy rollout
22 Sep 2023
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Business Insight The AI Series - How to harness the magic within financial services and remain resilient
20 Sep 2023
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Legal development Thought for the Week: FCA review of sanctions systems and controls - the good, the bad and how to make sure it doesn't turn ugly
15 Sep 2023
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Legal development SFDR heading for the scrap heap? European Commission launches SFDR consultation
15 Sep 2023
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Legal development CASPs, are you ready for the new financial promotions regime? The FCA doesn't think so...
12 Sep 2023
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Legal development First European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) adopted
12 Sep 2023
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Our work, awards & rankings
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News Ashurst wins Innovative Lawyers in Digital Assets and Blockchain Award at the FT Innovative Lawyers Awards Europe 2023
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News Ashurst received the Global Derivatives Awards APAC Law Firm of the Year for the third consecutive year
22 Sep 2023
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