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Oliver R. Howley

Oliver Howley is a partner in Proskauer’s Technology, Media & Telecommunications Group. He is a trusted advisor to businesses in the technology, manufacturing, sports and financial services sectors, providing valued input on IP, technology and data-related strategies and transactions.

Oliver is a multi-specialist, with a day-to-day practice covering commercial contracts, IP, technology and data protection work. He regularly advises on the structuring and terms of contracts relating to the creation, licensing and monetisation of technology and data products, with a particular focus on machine learning and artificial intelligence systems. He also has extensive experience in advising on the IP, technology, data and carve-out aspects of corporate transactions (including joint ventures, acquisitions, disposals and investments) and on sponsorship, image rights and endorsement deals in the sports sector.

Oliver has been recognized as a "Rising Star" in The Legal 500 for consecutive years. Recent professional directories note that "no matter how complex the landscape, no detail escapes [Oliver’s] attention" and that his "logical... and forensic analytical approach make him a force to be reckoned with". He also receives praise for his commercial contracts work and "niche in robotics and artificial intelligence".

Welcome to the FinReg Monthly Update, a regular bulletin highlighting the latest developments in UK, EU and U.S. financial services regulation.

Key developments in December 2025:

Asset Management / Wealth Management

18 December – AIFMD 2.0 Liquidity Management Tools: European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA”) published an amended version of its guidelines on

Welcome to the FinReg Monthly Update, a regular bulletin highlighting the latest developments in UK, EU and U.S. financial services regulation.

Key developments in November 2025:

Asset Management / Wealth Management

17 November – Liquidity Management RTS: The European Commission has adopted Delegated Regulations containing regulatory technical standards (RTS) on liquidity management tools under the Alternative

Welcome to the FinReg Monthly Update, a regular bulletin highlighting the latest developments in UK and EU financial services regulation.

Key developments in October 2025:

Financial Advice / Wealth Management

31 October – FCA Consolidation Review: The UK Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published its findings following a multi-firm review of consolidation in the

Welcome to the FinReg Monthly Update, a regular bulletin highlighting the latest developments in UK and EU financial services regulation.

Key developments in September 2025:

30 September

FCA Priorities: The United Kingdom Financial Authority (“FCA”) published a speech given by Lucy Castledine, FCA Director of Consumer Investments, providing an update on the FCA’s

Welcome to Proskauer’s FinReg Monthly Update, a regular bulletin highlighting the latest developments in UK and EU financial services regulation.

Key developments in August 2025:

28 August

FCA Communications: The UK Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published an update on its approach to simplifying supervisory communications, aiming to make its engagement with firms clearer

Welcome to Proskauer’s FinReg Monthly Update, a regular bulletin highlighting the latest developments in UK and EU financial services regulation.

Key developments in July 2025 and 1 August 2025:

1 August

Motor Finance Commissions: The UK Supreme Court handed down its judgement in Hopcraft and another v Close Brothers Limited and two other cases, all

Welcome to the Regulation Round Up, a regular bulletin highlighting the latest developments in UK and EU financial services regulation.

Key developments in June 2025:

30 June

Investment Advice: The Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published a consultation paper (CP25/17) on proposals for a new form of support for consumers’ pensions and retail investments

Welcome to the Regulation Round Up, a regular bulletin highlighting the latest developments in UK and EU financial services regulation.

Key developments in May 2025:

30 May

Trade Settlement: The Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published a press release on the faster settlement of trades in funds.

29 May

FCA Regulation Round‑up: The FCA

Welcome to the UK Regulation Round Up, a regular bulletin highlighting the latest developments in UK and EU financial services regulation.

Key Developments in April 2025:

29 April

ESG: The FCA updated its webpage on its consultation paper on extending the sustainability disclosure requirements (“SDR”) and investment labelling regime to portfolio managers (CP24/8).