John Budd
Senior Associate
London
John Budd
Senior Associate
London
Contact details
John advises on a broad range of financial regulatory matters, including banking and investment services, financial market infrastructure, payments and fintech.
He has experience of licensing issues, ensuring compliance with prudential and conduct rules, as well as transactional mandates. A large amount of John's time has recently been spent supporting clients with the consequences of Brexit and the ongoing changes to the UK's regulatory framework.
During 2021, John was seconded to a leading universal bank, to assist with their recovery and resolution planning.
Before joining Allen & Overy, John trained and practised at another leading City firm. He has also worked as in-house counsel at the Bank of England, supporting their resolution and FMI supervisory functions.
Qualifications
Professional
Academic
Legal Practice Course, BPP Law School, 2012
Graduate Diploma in Law, BPP Law School, 2011
MA, History, Cambridge University, 2010
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Qualifications
Professional
Academic
Legal Practice Course, BPP Law School, 2012
Graduate Diploma in Law, BPP Law School, 2011
MA, History, Cambridge University, 2010
Pro-bono experience:
- John has previously supported Future Frontiers, a UK charity helping disadvantaged young people get into further education and training.
Recognition
He is an exceptional lawyer with an incredible ability to cut to the chase, and importantly, able to explain legal issues in plain English.
Chambers 2023 (Financial Services: Payments Law)
He is infinitely charming and there is no extent to which he would not go in order to get the job done and advise the client.
Chambers 2023 (Financial Services: Payments Law)
Awards & accolades
Associate to Watch
Chambers and Partners 2023 (Financial Services: Payments Law)
