Damian is a trusted adviser to the wholesale financial markets, known for translating complex regulation into commercial outcomes. With more than 25 years at the forefront of UK and EU financial services regulation, he guides banks, brokers, trading venues, clearing houses (CCPs), central securities depositories (CSDs), payment and settlement systems, global custodians, and asset managers through mission critical regulatory, transactional, and strategic mandates.
Clients turn to Damian for end to end counsel on the issues that shape their businesses: cross border structuring and governance, operating model design, financial institutions M&A, and the build out and launch of new regulated platforms, products, and market infrastructure. He is deeply experienced in the authorisation and lifecycle needs of trading venues, CCPs, CSDs, and payment and settlement systems, advising on rulebooks and access, market structure, prudential and conduct frameworks, and constructive engagement with regulators across the UK and EU. His work blends technical precision with practical execution, enabling clients to navigate complex regimes at pace and scale.
Damian is ranked as a leading individual for financial services regulatory matters by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, and is recognised by IFLR1000. He previously achieved Tier 1 rankings for his former firm’s financial services regulatory practice.
