Christophe Boucherie
Partner
Christophe is a dual-qualified financial services and fund regulatory specialist, known for his industry experience and pragmatic approach in guiding clients through complex technical UK and European regulations.
Partner
Christophe is a dual-qualified financial services and fund regulatory specialist, known for his industry experience and pragmatic approach in guiding clients through complex technical UK and European regulations.
Christophe supports both buy-side and sell-side clients, including institutional assets managers, private fund and wealth managers, family offices, banks, and other financial institutions, helping them navigate the evolving landscape of UK and European financial services regulation. With over two decades of international experience spanning France, Luxembourg, and the UK, he is regularly sought out by clients launching or distributing products across borders, or addressing licensing, governance, product regulations, and general regulatory requirements in multiple jurisdictions.
He advises on the full spectrum of regulatory matters, including perimeter and licensing issues, product structuring, operations, and cross-border marketing of investment funds across the UK and EU, ensuring clients can seize market opportunities as they arise and manage regulatory risk in a rapidly changing landscape. Christophe’s experience also covers the setting-up and marketing of open-ended funds for institutional, retail or HNWIs — particularly UCITS, AIFs, and UCITS ETFs.
Previously Head of Legal, International Products at Natixis Investment Managers and Head of Legal, Fund Services at The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, Christophe offers clients a wealth of industry experience, combining technical expertise and valuable insight into the operations of global financial institutions. Before his in-house experience, he worked for several years as an associate in the investment management group of a magic circle law firm and the M&A/Private equity practice of a leading US law firm.
Clients turn to Christophe for his forward-thinking approach to regulatory change, his valuable operational knowledge, and his readiness to tackle challenging issues and deliver practical solutions, supporting them to move ahead with clarity and confidence.
ESG
Advising clients on all aspects of sustainable finance regulations, and in particular financial institutions and investment managers with respect to their UK and EU sustainable investments.
Investment Funds
Advising a large family office on the creation and launch of a Luxembourg Reserved Alternative Investment Fund.
Investment Funds
Advising a global asset management firm on the marketing of UCITS funds under the Overseas Fund Regime.
Perimeter Advice
Advising a UK fund placement agent on EU licensing set-up.
Perimeter Advice
Advising an international investment bank on licensing and permissions in the context of the launch of a new UK and EU regulated activity.
Perimeter Advice
Advising an international investment bank on regulatory issues in the context of football finance.
Payment Services Regulation
Advising a fintech on the UK regulatory aspects of a commercial card program.
Regulatory compliance
Advising a global asset manager on the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR), Consumer Duty or general regulatory issues.
Regulatory compliance
Advising a global asset management firm on the application of a global compliance policy in connection with UK discretionary portfolio management mandates.
Investment Funds
Advising real estate investments managers on AIFMD and FSMA perimeter issues.
