Prem Mohan has joined Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP as a partner, taking on the role of head of European Financial Services Regulation in the firm’s London office. The announcement was made by the firm last Friday.
Mohan’s expertise is critical in the arena of regulatory aspects concerning the structuring and formation of private funds, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity transactions. His role involves advising investment firms on the establishment or expansion of regulated businesses within the United Kingdom and dealing with UK financial services legislation. This includes advising on complex regulatory measures such as the UK Senior Managers and Certification Regime, the Investment Firms Prudential Regime, and the UK Market Abuse Regulation.
The addition of Mohan reflects Paul Weiss’s strategic focus on reinforcing its capacity in financial services regulatory advice, particularly in light of evolving legislation and market practices in Europe. This move aligns with broader trends in the legal sector where firms are enhancing their cross-border regulatory capabilities to cater to an increasingly globalized client base.
Further details can be found on Bloomberg Law’s website, where the announcement was initially automated.