We're announcing the hire of Martin Dowdall as a partner based in our London office. Martin joins from a leading US firm.
Martin’s arrival will boost the firm's ability to provide expert advice on all aspects of UK and EU financial services law and regulation to UK and international clients and reflects our continued investment in this area of our business.
The hire responds to growing client demand and will enhance our strong market reputation for advising on fintech regulatory matters across the spectrum of financial services. Our team is particularly skilled at advising on the implementation of regulatory change and disruptive projects driven by technology and works for many of the leading brands and disruptors in this space.
Head of our UK Corporate Finance and Equity Capital Markets team, Tandeep Minhas said: "I am delighted to welcome Martin to the firm. He has a proven track record in providing excellent financial services regulatory advice, particularly to those businesses operating in the emerging technologies space. He will enhance the breadth and depth of our market leading fintech practice in the city and internationally. "
Martin Dowdall said: "I am really looking forward to getting started at Taylor Wessing. Businesses are facing immense challenges from a rapidly changing regulatory environment within financial services. The firm's global platform, combined with its focus on the technology sector, and culture of innovation will be a huge asset when guiding clients through a heightened regulatory environment."
Charlotte Witherington, partner in our Financial Services regulatory group, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Martin to the team. He brings a wealth of experience in fintech, payments and crypto, accelerating our efforts to expand our market-leading financial services regulatory practice across the city and beyond”.
UK Managing Partner and Global Co-chair Shane Gleghorn said: "I am really pleased that Martin has joined us. As a firm, we have set ourselves an ambitious goal of becoming a €1 billion firm by 2028 and having people of the calibre of Martin joining our already high-performing teams will help us reach that milestone. Financial services regulation sits across a number of our core sectors and practice groups and Martin's cross-border experience will bolster our existing strong international offering."
