Cooley LLP Welcomes Charlotte Witherington As Partner In London to Lead Financial Services Regulatory Growth
Cooley LLP Welcomes Charlotte Witherington as Partner in London to Lead Financial Services Regulatory Growth
The Global Law firm, Cooley LLP has appointed Charlotte Witherington as a Partner in its London financial services enforcement and regulatory group. Witherington joins from Taylor Wessing, where she was head of the UK financial services regulatory group, and brings extensive expertise at the intersection of technology and financial services.
In her new role, Witherington will support Cooley’s growing client base across the UK, Europe, and globally, focusing on fintech, payments, crypto-assets, banking and investment regulation, and the application of artificial intelligence in financial services. Her practice also covers advisory and transactional support for investment banks, asset managers, private equity and venture capital investors, fintechs, payments companies, and major corporates.
Claire Keast-Butler, Co-Partner in Charge of Cooley’s London office, said,
"Charlotte is an outstanding financial services regulatory lawyer. With the UK being the leading fintech hub in Europe, we are excited about the opportunity for the firm as Charlotte helps bolster support for our clients, from startups to global corporates, and their investors."
Michelle L. Rogers, Partner and Chair of Cooley’s Global Financial Services Enforcement and Regulatory Group, said,
"Charlotte is a go-to advisor to the fintech and financial services market. Her experience, passion, and entrepreneurialism make her a great fit for Cooley and our clients worldwide."
Commenting on her appointment, Charlotte Witherington said,
"I’m thrilled to join Cooley’s world-class transatlantic team, providing seamlessly integrated regulatory advice to clients across Europe and beyond. Cooley’s clients are some of the most innovative in the world, and I look forward to being part of the firm’s continued success."
Cooley’s financial services team supports clients throughout the business and regulatory life cycle, including product development, deal support, and defending supervisory, investigative, enforcement, and litigation matters. The practice is widely recognised in the UK and US for fintech and financial services regulation, including rankings in The Legal 500 UK, The Legal 500 US, and Chambers USA.
Cooley LLP is an American international law firm renowned for its work with technology and life sciences companies, startups, and venture capital financing. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, it is a global firm with offices across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
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