Charles Russell Speechlys—Richard Ellis

Charles Russell Speechlys has announced that Richard Ellis is rejoining the firm as a partner within its financial services regulation and funds practice.

Richard is a well-established financial services lawyer with a wide-ranging regulatory practice. Day to day he advises on the nature and scope of UK financial services regulation and regularly assists clients with the FCA authorisation process. His client base encompasses exchanges, multilateral and organised trading facilities, proprietary trading firms and investment managers.

Richard has a deep interest in the Fintech sector and has forged strong relationships with—as well as various instructions from—payment services firms, crowdfunding platforms and cryptoasset businesses. Having previously worked for a Lloyd’s of London insurer, Richard has a thorough understanding of how financial services law applies in practice. He regularly applies his practical learnings to his client work.

Richard said: ‘It is a pleasure to be returning to Charles Russell Speechlys. I am looking forward to working alongside the wider team to strengthen and develop the practice into new areas and market segments. The firm has a great culture and client base, and I am excited to be back.’

Richard will work closely with William Garner, partner and head of financial services regulation & funds, to forge and foster client relationships within the private capital sphere, as well as to support the wider cross-practice business objectives.

William said: ‘It is fantastic to welcome Richard back to the firm. He is a collegiate team player with extensive industry know-how and excellent client relationships. His expertise, gained from over ten years in private practice, and ‘on the ground’ in-house roles will enhance the division’s ability to meet the increasingly complex needs of our private capital clients and ever-changing regulatory environment.’