Financial Services insights: Legal expertise for a fast evolving sector
Introduction
Financial services businesses are operating in an environment of constant change, shaped by regulatory reform, technological innovation, market volatility and increasing cross‑border complexity. From established institutions to high‑growth fintechs and cryptoasset firms, legal risk and opportunity now cut across multiple disciplines.
This collection of insights brings together Freeths’ thinking from across our financial services practice and the wider firm. Our articles explore key developments including FCA regulation of cryptoassets, disputes and asset recovery, capital markets and IPO readiness, business immigration for international expansion, and the legal issues arising at the intersection of financial services, technology, employment and intellectual property.
Together, these pieces demonstrate the depth and breadth of Freeths’ expertise and our ability to advise financial services businesses holistically. By combining regulatory, commercial and contentious insight, we provide practical, forward‑looking support to help clients navigate a rapidly evolving legal and regulatory landscape.
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Sushil Kuner
Partner & Head of Financial Services Regulation
Expert insight into the FCA’s upcoming UK cryptoasset regulatory regime, outlining what firms must do now to prepare for authorisation, compliance ahead of the October 2027 implementation.
A practical guide for FinTech companies considering an IPO, comparing the LSE Main Market, AIM and Aquis to help founders and boards choose the right UK equity market for scale and growth
An analysis of the FCA’s first High Court action under the UK crypto financial promotions regime, using the HTX case to highlight enforcement risks and practical compliance steps for firms targeting UK consumers
An overview of HM Treasury’s proposed reforms to the Appointed Representatives regime, explaining the new principal permission gateway, extended FOS jurisdiction and alignment with SM&CR, and what these changes mean for firms.
An overview of the Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025, explaining how English law now treats cryptoassets as property and the implications for fraud recovery, insolvency risk and digital asset disputes.
An explanation of the FCA’s expanded approach to non‑financial misconduct from 1 September 2026, outlining when workplace behaviour breaches Conduct Rules and what financial services firms must do now to prepare.
A practical guide to UK business immigration options for financial services and fintech firms expanding into the UK, outlining key visa routes, suitability, benefits and strategic considerations.
A practical overview of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, explaining how the DUAA will reshape data sharing, digital verification, marketing, DSARs and enforcement for UK financial services firms.
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