Colin Sharpsmith

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  United Kingdom

• What is Colin Sharpsmith's job title?

  Colin Sharpsmith is a
  I specialize in financial services law and regulation. My work to date has involved advising a broad range of regulated clients on their regulatory obligations and assisting them to achieve their aims in an effective and compliant manner. Regulated clients I have worked for recently include banks, asset managers, alternative investment fund managers, private equity houses, broker-dealers, investment banks, consumer credit and payment service providers. I also advise individuals who work at regulated firms on their responsibilities as approved persons and (for banks) senior managers and certified persons. I have also advised a wide variety of unregulated clients, such as large family offices, trustees, family limited partnerships and clients looking to engage with financial institutions. This work includes negotiating terms for large investors with their asset managers, advising on EMIR and DTR reporting requirments and generally providing advice on the scope of UK financial services regime and how to avoid breaching the general prohibition on carrying on regulated activities in the UK and the financial promotion restriction. I also assist in bringing and defending complaints before the Financial Ombudsman Service and in litigation involving financial services disputes. I was a member of the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) working group which responded to the (then) FSA consultation on the Remuneration Code and am a member of the Financial Services Lawyers Association (FSLA). Specialties: • Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), particularly issues concerning marketing of AIFs in the EU and regulatory disclosures • FCA Remuneration Codes for banks, investment firms and AIFMs • MiFID authorisations and passporting • Consumer credit, under the new FCA regime • Insider Dealing and Market Abuse • Disclosure and Transparency Rules (DTR) • Bribery Act 2010 • FCA controllers regime • Payment Services Regulations Dechert

• What industry does Colin Sharpsmith currently work in?

  Colin Sharpsmith currently works in the
  Dechert

• What is Colin Sharpsmith's area of expertise?

  Colin Sharpsmith specializes in
  I specialize in financial services law and regulation. My work to date has involved advising a broad range of regulated clients on their regulatory obligations and assisting them to achieve their aims in an effective and compliant manner. Regulated clients I have worked for recently include banks, asset managers, alternative investment fund managers, private equity houses, broker-dealers, investment banks, consumer credit and payment service providers. I also advise individuals who work at regulated firms on their responsibilities as approved persons and (for banks) senior managers and certified persons. I have also advised a wide variety of unregulated clients, such as large family offices, trustees, family limited partnerships and clients looking to engage with financial institutions. This work includes negotiating terms for large investors with their asset managers, advising on EMIR and DTR reporting requirments and generally providing advice on the scope of UK financial services regime and how to avoid breaching the general prohibition on carrying on regulated activities in the UK and the financial promotion restriction. I also assist in bringing and defending complaints before the Financial Ombudsman Service and in litigation involving financial services disputes. I was a member of the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) working group which responded to the (then) FSA consultation on the Remuneration Code and am a member of the Financial Services Lawyers Association (FSLA). Specialties: • Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), particularly issues concerning marketing of AIFs in the EU and regulatory disclosures • FCA Remuneration Codes for banks, investment firms and AIFMs • MiFID authorisations and passporting • Consumer credit, under the new FCA regime • Insider Dealing and Market Abuse • Disclosure and Transparency Rules (DTR) • Bribery Act 2010 • FCA controllers regime • Payment Services Regulations

• Which languages does Colin Sharpsmith speak? 

  Colin Sharpsmith speaks the following languages:
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• Which industries has Colin Sharpsmith previously worked in?   

  Colin Sharpsmith has prior experience in the following industries:
  Kirkland And Ellis , Dechert , Withers , Travers Smith , Withers , Withers , Cavaliere And Cavaliere Studio Legale

• What is Colin Sharpsmith’s work experience?  

  Colin Sharpsmith has the following professional experience:
  Dechert , Kirkland And Ellis , Kirkland And Ellis , Dechert , Withers , Travers Smith , Withers , Withers , Cavaliere And Cavaliere Studio Legale .

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• What company does Colin Sharpsmith work for?  

  Colin Sharpsmith works at
  Dechert