Tayler Sani
Associate
Tayler specialises in financial services regulation, helping clients navigate complex regulations and the interplay between traditional financial services and new technologies.
Associate
Tayler specialises in financial services regulation, helping clients navigate complex regulations and the interplay between traditional financial services and new technologies.
Language - English
Jurisdictions - England & Wales
Tayler advises a broad spectrum of clients, including banks, money services providers, insurers, asset managers, pension scheme operators, and virtual asset service providers. With experience spanning both contentious and non-contentious matters, she guides clients through all aspects of financial regulation—from authorisation and licensing to regulatory perimeter issues, prudential requirements, financial crime, internal investigations, and financial services disputes.
Tayler enables clients to confidently operate and expand in the UAE by advising on regulatory requirements applicable both in onshore UAE and in each of the financial free zones. She is also adept at helping clients remain compliant while adopting innovative business models. Her knowledge of UK and EU regulatory frameworks governing the use and development of artificial intelligence enables her to support financial institutions embracing emerging technologies.
Before joining Stephenson Harwood, Tayler gained valuable experience at a prominent Silver Circle law firm in London, where she was involved in helping several clients implement EU and UK sustainable finance rules.
Authorisation and perimeter issues
Advised a broad range of clients on the scope of financial services permissions required for specific business models, avoiding breaches of the regulatory perimeter when conducting unregulated business and the applicability of available exclusions to otherwise regulated activities.UAE Workplace Savings Schemes
Advised multiple clients on the operation and structuring of alternative and voluntary workplace savings schemes in and from UAE financial free zones, as well as the provision of services relating to the UAE's Alternative End-of-Service Benefits Scheme.AI Regulatory Training and Risk Management
Developed client training on the EU AI Act, FCA and PRA guidance, and the broader risks and opportunities of AI to meet regulatory requirements, and supported clients in managing AI risks by preparing internal policies, guidance documents, and due diligence questionnaires.Sanctions
Advised multiple international banks on UK, EU and UAE financial sanctions regimes.Global Terms of Service for Money Service Provider
Drafted the global terms of service for one of the world's largest money remittance firms, helping to streamline their worldwide operations and ensure regulatory compliance.Investigation into alleged sexual misconduct at CBI
Assisted on a high-profile independent investigation in relation to multiple allegations of sexual misconduct and other inappropriate behaviour at the CBI, being the UK’s largest business lobbying group.Dame Linda Dobbs Review
Acted for senior lawyers and executives (up to C-suite and non-executive director level) at a major retail bank in relation to the Dame Linda Dobbs Review.Fund Marketing and Distribution
Advised several international fund managers on fund marketing and distribution rules and regulations in the UAE.Corporate Transaction Support
Supported regulatory due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, including preparing change in control applications to the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority and coordinating with local counsel across multiple jurisdictions to secure regulatory approvals and notifications.Sustainable finance regulations
Advised multiple leading financial institutions, including several of the world’s largest alternative asset managers by AUM, on all aspects of UK and EU sustainable finance regulations.
