Sandy writes articles and client briefings on significant financial regulatory issues, assisting clients and internal teams plan for and manage risks arising from regulatory change. As a member of the knowledge team, she monitors and analyses arising regulatory developments relevant to UK and international financial markets, such as EMIR, MiFID II, bank recovery and resolution, and the UK's Smarter Regulatory Framework. Sandy collaborates with market associations and industry bodies in developing industry responses to legislative and regulatory reform.
Sandy Collins
Senior Professional Support Lawyer
Sandy specialises in financial services law and regulation, advising on a broad range of UK and international financial regulatory matters impacting banks, investment firms, exchanges, clearing houses, trading platforms and innovative financial businesses.
Sandy specialises in financial services law and regulation, advising on a broad range of UK and international financial regulatory matters impacting banks, investment firms, exchanges, clearing houses, trading platforms and innovative financial businesses.
Expertise
Industries
Experience
Representative matters
Banks, brokers, financial institutions, exchanges, clearing houses and corporates on ongoing compliance and other advisory issues, including conduct of business, licensing of new businesses, and change of control.
Itaú on establishing its London-based broker and bank.
A global exchange and clearing house on UK and EU regulatory issues.
Various hedge funds, banks and corporates on derivatives clearing, reporting and conduct of business requirements under the EMIR.
A Middle Eastern country on the establishment of a new legal regime within its territory.
Qualifications
Admissions
Solicitor, England and Wales
Academic
Kingston University LL.M.
Rhodes University LL.B.
Rhodes University Bachelor of Arts
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.