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Experience:
Nicholas Kynoch advises a broad range of banks and regulated financial institutions on a diverse range of regulatory and commercial issues. His clients include major investment banks, investment managers, private equity fund advisers and corporate finance advisers.
Nicholas joined Mayer Brown in 2001 after practising for two years with a firm in Wellington, New Zealand. He was named a partner in 2007.
Notable Engagements:
Advised Northern Bank Limited and Danske Bank A/S in their integration process following Danske's acquisition of Northern Bank.
Advice regarding the regulation of authorised persons by the Financial Services Authority under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, the passporting by UK domestic firms to jurisdictions within the EU, and the provision of services and establishment of branches by inwardly passporting entities.
Advice on the range of commercial and regulatory issues to be considered during mergers or acquisitions of regulated entities.
Drafting and advising on standard form client documentation, internal systems and controls, management structure and outsourcing arrangements for authorised persons;
Money laundering requirements and procedures.
Advising on the scope of financial promotion in the UK and the performance of regulated activities and the availability of relevant exemptions.
Marketing, selling and setting up collective investment schemes in the UK, including hedge funds, and property funds, by both overseas and domestic institutions.
Advice on the Approved Person regime and the performance of Controlled Functions, and the training, competence and disciplinary requirements to be met in relation to registered individuals.
Education:
Canterbury University, Christchurch, New Zealand, BA, (Psychology), LLB. | 