Our practice
Specialist services for regulated institutions.
From safeguarding client assets to launching crypto, blockchain and tokenised products, fractional CRO/CCO cover and start-up framework build-outs — every engagement is led by partner-grade practitioners with first-hand industry experience.
Client Asset Safety & Protection
- CASS / CASR diagnostics & remediation
- Custody, segregation & reconciliations
- Digital asset and crypto custody safeguarding
- Resolution planning & client money operating models
Digital Assets & Tokenisation
- Crypto custody, blockchain issuance & on-chain settlement
- Stablecoin and tokenised securities advisory
- MiCA, FSMA, MAS, VARA and DLT pathways
- DeFi, staking and on-chain risk frameworks
AML & Financial Crime
- Risk assessments & target operating models
- Transaction monitoring uplift & tuning
- Sanctions, KYC, crypto and blockchain investigations
- Remediation programmes
Cross-Border Regulatory Strategy
- UK · EU · US · APAC · MEA coverage
- Licence applications & supervisory engagement
- Crypto, digital asset and tokenisation licensing pathways
- Group-wide policy harmonisation
Regulatory Change & Assurance
- Horizon scanning & impact assessments
- Second & third line assurance reviews
- Digital asset, crypto and blockchain rulebook tracking
- Board and committee reporting
Operating Model & Governance
- Compliance function design
- Three lines of defence calibration
- Regulator-ready documentation
Fractional CRO & CCO
- Interim CRO / CCO cover
- Hands-on leadership during scale-up or remediation
- Board, regulator and audit committee representation
Back-to-Back Compliance Reviews
- Independent reviews of regulatory obligations
- Gap analysis vs FCA, PRA, EU and global rulebooks
- Remediation roadmaps with board-ready findings
Regulatory Permissions & Authorisations
- New firm authorisations and VoPs
- Senior Manager applications & SMCR uplift
- Regulatory Business Plans and supervisory liaison
NED & Executive
- Independent Chair and NED appointments
- Senior executive and interim cover
- Risk, Audit and Remco chairmanship
- Executive coaching and SMF support
Training & Capability Building
- Board, 1LoD and compliance training
- AML, CASS, Conduct, SMCR and digital asset modules
- Crypto, blockchain and on-chain risk workshops
- Workshops, masterclasses and accreditation
Start-up Risk & Regulatory Build-Out
- Frameworks for fintech, crypto and blockchain start-ups
- 1LoD and 2LoD function stand-up
- On-chain and off-chain control design
- Best-practice policies, controls and MI
Compliance Monitoring & Independent Assurance
- Annual Compliance Monitoring Programmes
- CASS, safeguarding, payments & financial crime reviews
- Independent assurance before audit or supervisory visits
FAQ
Start-up risk frameworks & fintech / crypto expectations
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Tell us about your firm and the regulatory challenge.
Share your jurisdiction, current stage and the specific regulatory needs you're navigating. A senior advisor will respond within one business day.
- • Confidential by default — NDAs available on request.
- • Senior, partner-grade response — never a junior triage.
- • Multi-jurisdictional reach across UK, EU, US, APAC and MEA.