Under the expert guidance of Rosanna Bryant, the team at Addleshaw Goddard handles the full range of regulatory work for banks, fund managers, insurers, investment platforms, payment services, cryptocurrency, building societies, and digital token businesses. Credited for ‘providing bespoke legal and compliance advice’, Bryant maintains a leading reputation within the consumer finance space, with her offering extending to retail financial services transactions, and structured finance, including portfolio sales, fintech product development, and regulatory input on securitisation and forward flow arrangements. Adept in wealth, private banking, and retail investments is Lorna Finlayson, who advises on regulatory compliance across the full client journey, including COBS, Consumer Duty, and CASS. Ben Koehne is a key port of call for various banks, building societies, mutuals and asset managers on matters involving corporate governance, group restructurings, regulatory-driven transactions, and strategic UK and cross-border M&A. James Greig is recommended for regulatory strategy and policy for wholesale financial institutions, drawing on his senior in-house and advisory experience to guide firms on regulatory engagement, post-Brexit structuring, outsourcing, and governance across the UK, EU and US. Leveraging her considerable experience at the Bank of England, Tess Kelly has strengthened the practice with her offering in prudential and wholesale issues, including capital, liquidity, resolution, operational resilience, and digital assets, whilst Lisa Lee Lewis is an expert in wholesale, digital assets, fintech, governance and financial crime matters, who 'stands out for her unique ability to blend legal, risk, and compliance expertise, offering tailored advice across financial services regulation'.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The AG team is unique because they are committed to providing bespoke legal and compliance advice that aligns with our commercial objectives. They have a strong track record in handling complex and high-value matters. They use efficient processes to ensure cost-effective service delivery. Its understanding and alignment with our business goals set it apart from other firms that take a more transactional approach. Their culture of collaboration and inclusivity fosters strong internal teamwork and client partnerships.'

  • ‘Lisa Lee Lewis is a leading partner in the financial services regulatory space. Lisa stands out for her unique ability to blend legal, risk, and compliance expertise, offering tailored advice across financial services regulation. Her depth of knowledge in areas such as SMCR, AML, market abuse, sanctions, and fraud, combined with her experience working at board and senior management levels, sets her apart from competitors. Lisa’s collaborative approach, pragmatic solutions, and ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes have been invaluable, particularly in enhancing compliance frameworks, managing regulator relationships, and delivering bespoke advice. Her proven track record in authorisations, governance reviews, and regulatory change projects further highlights her exceptional capabilities.’

Key clients

  • Nationwide Building Society
  • Starling Bank
  • PayPal
  • Key Retirement Group
  • B2C2
  • FNZ (UK) Ltd
  • Coventry Building Society
  • JP Morgan
  • Firenze
  • Skipton Building Society
  • ClearBank
  • Open Banking Limited
  • UK Finance

Work highlights

Advised Coventry Building Society (CBS) on its circa £780 million cash acquisition of The Co-operative Bank Holdings p.l.c.
Advised Nationwide Building Society on critical aspects of its circa £2.9bn recommended all cash acquisition of Virgin Money UK plc, creating a combined group that is now the second-largest provider of mortgages and savings in the UK.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Rosanna Bryant
Lorna Finlayson

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Tess Kelly

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Rebecca James

Practice head

Rosanna Bryant

Other key lawyers

Lorna Finlayson; Ben Koehne; James Greig; Tess Kelly; Lisa Lee Lewis