Financial Services

With regulations evolving and best practices changing fast, financial institutions need to ensure all i’s are dotted and all t’s are crossed. To that end, our lawyers combine a sure touch with unparalleled experience in the financial sector.

We have good contacts with regulators, issuers and investors, and we aim to ensure that issuances are successful and new products well received. We are skilled in managing day-to-day regulatory compliance, as well as helping financial institutions protect themselves from bad debt through negotiating to find solutions outside of insolvency.

Our lawyers understand what drives financial institutions. Historically seen as an innovative firm, Roschier continues to create new products that are user-friendly and solution-focused, while also offering that famously sure touch that can make the difference between success and failure.

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