We have made a significant addition to our London ranks with the arrival of William Garner as a new partner. Joining from a prominent international firm, William's deep understanding of UK and EU financial services law and regulation will be a powerful asset for both domestic and international clients, underscoring the firm's ongoing commitment to this vital area.
This strategic appointment directly answers increasing client demand and further cements our strong market standing in fintech regulatory matters. William brings a wealth of experience across key sectors including broking, trading and markets, private capital and the dynamic fintech space.
Graham Hann, head of IP, Regulatory and Digital, commented: "We're thrilled to welcome William to the fold. His impressive track record in providing top-tier financial services regulatory counsel, particularly within the rapidly evolving broking, trading and markets space, will be an invaluable addition to our highly developed existing financial regulatory practice."
William Garner himself stated: "I'm excited to be joining Taylor Wessing. In today's fast-moving regulatory environment within financial services, the firm's global reach, sharp focus on the technology sector, and forward-thinking culture will be a real advantage for clients. My background across broking trading and markets, private capital, and fintech aligns perfectly with their strengths."
Shane Gleghorn, UK Managing Partner and Global Co-chair, added: "William's arrival is fantastic news. It directly supports our ambitious international growth strategy – our drive to become a leading global law firm and achieve €1 billion in revenue by 2028 and significantly bolsters our regulatory offering.
"Financial services regulation is a crucial thread running through our core sectors – TMC, Life Sciences/Healthcare, Real Estate/Infrastructure/Energy, and Private Wealth – and our key practice groups – Disputes & Investigations, Corporate M&A, and our patent, innovation and regulatory offering. William's international perspective will significantly enhance our existing capabilities and unlock new opportunities for growth."
