Financial Institutions

We provide expert guidance on mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, helping clients execute complex transactions while managing potential legal, financial, and regulatory issues. Our approach emphasizes transaction structuring, due diligence, negotiation, and integration planning, ensuring that deals create sustainable long-term value. We also advise on cross-border M&A, competition law issues, and post-transaction integration, giving clients the clarity needed to pursue strategic growth in highly regulated markets.

We advise clients on the full spectrum of banking, broker-dealer, investment adviser, and market regulation. Our team ensures that institutions remain compliant with fast-evolving regulatory frameworks, both domestically and internationally. From Dodd-Frank and MiFID II compliance to Basel capital requirements, we translate complex rules into actionable strategies. We also help clients design internal compliance programs, conduct regulatory audits, and respond to supervisory inquiries with confidence and precision.

SJKP LLP provides in-depth advice on derivatives, structured products, equity-linked instruments, commodities, futures, and swaps. We assist clients in navigating the legal and regulatory challenges surrounding these products, including documentation, risk allocation, and collateral management. By blending legal insight with market expertise, we help institutions innovate responsibly—creating products that meet market demands while maintaining investor protection and regulatory compliance.

Our team assists clients with investment and asset management, offering strategic advice to enhance portfolio performance and maximize value. We counsel investment advisers, private funds, mutual funds, and pension funds on regulatory compliance, governance, and operational challenges. We also provide guidance on fund formation, cross-border investment structures, and risk management practices that enable clients to thrive in competitive global markets.

SJKP LLP supports clients in managing litigation, regulatory enforcement, and compliance matters. We represent institutions before courts, arbitration panels, and regulators in disputes involving securities, lending, derivatives, and complex financial products. Our team is also adept at managing internal investigations and advising on enforcement strategy, helping institutions protect their reputations while minimizing exposure to regulatory penalties.

We provide strategic, policy, and technical advice on matters relating to regulation and conduct within financial institutions. Our counsel helps clients develop compliance strategies, governance frameworks, and ethical conduct standards that align with global best practices. By anticipating regulatory changes and industry trends, we ensure our clients maintain resilient and sustainable operating models in an increasingly scrutinized sector.

SJKP LLP advises financial institutions on environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) issues. We guide clients in integrating sustainable investment practices, creating ESG-linked products, and complying with international sustainability standards. Our work includes advising on disclosure requirements, impact measurement, and investor engagement, ensuring that clients align with the growing global demand for responsible finance.

With the rise of digital assets and blockchain technology, SJKP LLP provides expert advice on the legal and regulatory issues surrounding these emerging markets. We help clients design and launch digital asset products, navigate licensing requirements, and structure blockchain-based transactions. Our team also advises on regulatory risks, anti-money laundering obligations, and cross-border implications, ensuring compliance while enabling clients to harness innovation for competitive advantage.

We provide skilled advice on the assessment and development of new financial products, helping clients evaluate legal risks, assess market suitability, and manage compliance obligations. Our team advises on contractual structures, credit risk, and regulatory disclosures, enabling institutions to launch products with confidence. We also support clients in responding to defaults, disputes, and litigation, ensuring that their product strategies remain robust over time.

We provide cross-border legal counsel on banking, securities, derivatives, and other financial transactions. Our team helps clients navigate the global regulatory landscape while addressing strategic, policy, and compliance considerations. By combining knowledge of local regulatory regimes with experience in global market practices, we enable institutions to pursue growth opportunities across borders with confidence. Whether advising on international capital markets, structured finance, or cross-border enforcement actions, we offer the comprehensive support needed to thrive in today’s interconnected financial system.