Experience
Represented Insight Enterprises in Amdaris Acquisition
Represented Insight Enterprises, a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator, in its acquisition of software development and digital services specialist Amdaris. The acquisition adds Amdaris’ software development, application support, managed services and consultancy services to Insight’s broad solutions portfolio and IT supply chain capabilities.
Custodian Wallet Provider
Advising a Singaporean client on the application of the Money Laundering Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 as amended (the Regulations) to their proposed business and advising and drafting an application for registration under the Regulations to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Cryptocurrency Exchange
Advising a cryptocurrency exchange on the establishment of their business in the U.K. and the application of the Money Laundering Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 as amended (the Regulations) and the Financial Services and Markets Act (FSMA) and drafting an application for registration under the Regulations to the FCA
Nonfungible Tokens
Advising an art dealer on the possible application of the Money Laundering Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 as amended and the Financial Services and Markets Act (FSMA) to the sale of NFTs of artwork in the U.K.
Merger Clearance for Car Rental Firm
Acting for a major car rental firm in obtaining unconditional merger clearance from the Competition & Markets Authority in respect of the acquisition of a specialist automotive software company.
Advising on Application of National Security & Investment Act 2021 to Acquisitions
Advising on the application of the National Security & Investment Act 2021 to numerous acquisitions in key sectors of the U.K. economy covered by the mandatory notification regime.
Advising U.S. Construction Equipment Manufacturer on Sale, EU Clearance
Advising a major U.S. construction equipment manufacturer in relation to the disposal of its port handling equipment business and obtaining clearance before the EU Commission.
Advising on EU Competition Law for Direct Marketing Firm
Advising a major direct marketing company on the competition law aspects of its EU e-commerce strategy and distribution policies.
Competition Law Issues Related to Acquisition
Advising a major industrial conglomerate in relation to the competition law issues in relation to its acquisition of technology and its licensing strategy.
Competition Law Compliance for Pharma Company
Acting for a major pharmaceutical company in relation to competition law compliance advice on its pricing, discounts and rebates policies.
Advising Manufacturer on Exclusionary Pricing, Discriminatory Discounting Allegations
Advising a major industrial tools and equipment manufacturer in relation to allegations of abuse of dominance through exclusionary pricing and discriminatory discounting.
Dispute Over Awarding of €30 Million Contract
Representing a leading marine services company in relation to a public procurement dispute with a major port operator over the award of a €30 million maintenance dredging contract.
Advising on Brexit, Tariff, Customs Implications
Advising on the implications of Brexit and tariff and customs treatment of the import and processing of garments from the Far East into the U.K. and the EU.
Registration Application for Cryptocurrency Exchange
Acting for a cryptocurrency exchange in applying for registration under the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 as amended.
Acting for Purchasers of Regulated Business
Acting for purchasers of FCA-regulated businesses and drafting and submitting a change in control applications under S178 of FSMA 2000.
