Overview
Zach Benson is an associate in the London office of Paul Hastings. His practice focuses on advising clients on financial services regulation and AML compliance.
Mr. Benson has previous experience working for an international bank and since being with Paul Hastings has been seconded to a financial services client to support their regulatory team.
Education
University of Hull, Politics with History, 2012
BPP Law School, Graduate Diploma in Law (Distinction), 2013
BPP Law School, Legal Practice Course (Distinction), 2016
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Recent Representations
Assisted the local branch of a foreign bank in reviewing their AML policies and procedures and ensuring they comply with the UK's AML and sanctions requirements.
Advised a student financing client on complying with consumer credit requirements.
Advised fund managers on the UK's collective investment scheme perimeter and requirements.
Advised clients on the Financial Conduct Authority's change of control, Approved Persons and Appointed Representatives regime.
Advised clients on initial coin offerings and the EU and UK's regulatory framework on crypto-assets.