Banking And Finance

With the understanding that the banking and finance sectors play a pivotal role in driving economic activity, facilitating investment and fostering financial inclusion, our Banking and Finance practice offers a wide range of services tailored towards addressing the unique needs and objectives of our clients, and successfully navigate the strict laws, regulations and directives that govern banking and finance transactions. Our advice and representation cover regulatory compliance, banking transactions, capital markets, dispute resolution, and fintech and innovation.

In particular, our services include:

• Provision of advice on banking and financial regulation, conducting compliance audits and regulatory monitoring to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations and guidelines enacted by Parliament or issued by the relevant regulatory bodies.
• Conducting relevant training on banking and finance laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Assistance with banking and finance transactions including negotiation, drafting and review of transaction documents, conducting due diligence and providing guidance on transaction structuring.
• Provision of advice and assistance on capital market transactions (including initial public offerings (IPOs), debt securities offerings and regulatory compliance).
• Assistance with seeking regulatory approvals for banking and finance transactions.
• Provision of advice and assistance with disclosure requirements of institutions, board directors and management.
• Provision of advice, assistance and training with banking and finance-related laws and regulations including anti-money laundering regulations, counter-terrorism financing regulations/guidelines, data protection laws and regulations, and consumer protection laws.
• Representation in banking and finance-related disputes including debt enforcement proceedings, enforcement action and loan recovery proceedings.
• Provision of advice and assistance fintech companies including establishment, licensing requirements, regulatory approvals, regulatory compliance and contractual arrangements to facilitate innovation.