Trading Documentation Experts

We specialise in ISDA, GMRA, OTC Clearing, Prime Brokerage, KYC and on-boarding

Generating Alpha Through Legal Expertise

Beyond Legal Consulting for the Financial Services and Asset Management Sector.

FIT Legal is a specialist boutique consultancy providing end-to-end solutions for the financial services and asset management sector. We work with leading asset managers, hedge funds, asset allocators, and FTSE 100 companies, delivering clarity, speed, and precision across the full lifecycle of trading documentation and fund launches.

With decades of experience across both the buy-side and sell-side, our team brings deep expertise in prime brokerage, ISDA Master Agreements, OTC clearing, and a wide range of trading agreements. By combining this dual perspective with pragmatic insight, we deliver streamlined, structured, and proactive solutions that go beyond traditional legal services — fostering meaningful collaborations across brokers, investment managers, and asset allocators.

Testimonials

FIT Legal provides RWC with specialist support to help us navigate complex trading documentation and associated regulations. Given FIT Legal's extensive in-house asset management, it is no surprise that the advice we receive from FIT Legal is practical, user friendly and provide an excellent insight into industry best practice.

Huan Ke

General Counsel, RWC Partners

What a breath of fresh air - nothing is too much trouble for FIT Legal. We worked together on a project, redrafting numerous Fund Management Agreements due to a company acquisition. FIT Legal managed the whole lifecycle and were absolutely committed to delivering results. Their professionalism and wonderful manner meant I had every confidence in connecting FIT legal directly with senior stakeholders, freeing up valuable in-house resource. I highly recommend FIT Legal and look forward to with them again soon.

Deborah Knight

Head of Legal (ReAssure, part of the Phoenix Group)

FIT Legal are a pleasure to work and provide and excellent and cost-effective solution to dealing with trading documentation for small and medium sized in-house legal teams. FIT Legal integrates easily into our in-house legal function as they have extensive knowledge and practical experience from working in-house themselves.

Fiera Capital

General Counsel

FIT Legal are a pleasure to work with. They have great communication skills, are personable and adaptable, take the initiative and are proactive in connecting and building relationships with the client to facilitate a smooth delivery of the project. They are happy to work independently and do a high standard, on time and to budget but are also team players. Their project management and reporting skills are excellent, they ensure that there is full transparency and escalate relevant issues for resolution as required. They are held in high regard by counterparties and their clients.

Joan Boyle

Senior Legal Counsel, Investments Business Partner (ReAssure, part of the Phoenix Group)

FIT Legal was extremely helpful from the start. With the phone conversation we had at the outset it was clear that they had the experience I needed as well as doing it at 4 times the speed of any large law firm I spoke to. The service was great and concise. I can highly recommend!

Jayraj Jatania

Director, Jatcap Advisors Limited

FIT Legal genuinely care about their and work and their clients. They were able to progress matters at a rapid rate while always maintaining a friendly and helpful disposition. I would not hesitate in recommending FIT Legal and hope to work with the team again soon.

Sam Costigan

Legal Counsel (ReAssure, part of the Phoenix Group)

How FIT Legal Consulting works

Flexible

From on-site support to ad hoc, on-call, or remote coverage, we adapt to your needs — whether covering absences or scaling up for key projects or new fund lauches.

Innovative

We rethink how legal services are delivered. Beyond technology, we offer flexible fee models — from retainers and fixed fees to project or daily rates.

Tailored

We take time to understand your business and counterparties, delivering bespoke solutions that are both technically precise and commercially aligned.

Our Services

Trading Documentation

Negotiation and advisory services on ISDA Master Agreements, Prime Brokerage, OTC clearing, GMRAs, and related agreements.

Fund Launches & Onboarding

Project management and documentation support for new funds, including broker onboarding and KYC.

Regulatory & Market Support

Guidance on evolving regulatory frameworks, peer benchmarking, internal policies and compliance projects.

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