William Robertson Bio

William advises regulated businesses and their investors on a broad range of UK and European financial services regulatory issues. Much of his work is advisory, assisting firms with product launches, day-to-day compliance needs, group structuring and interactions with the regulators. He also works closely with the firm’s corporate and funds practices on transactional matters and with the firm's contentious practice in relation to s.166 appointments, FCA investigations and insolvency procedures. William has particular expertise in the bulk transfer of retail investment books (including ISA, SIPP and Child Trust Fund accounts) and in prudential and client assets regulation. He regularly assists FCA- and PRA-authorised firms with regulatory capital issues, credit risk mitigation techniques, and with their interactions with CASS auditors. He enjoys scrutinising new regulatory initiatives, including in his role as a member of the CLLS regulatory law subcommittee.