Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP works with a number of financial institutions, including banks, non-bank lenders, insurers, payment service providers of investment firms, handling a broad range of regulatory compliance and governance matters, including Consumer Duty, SMCR implementation, financial crime prevention, and operational resilience. The team also offers FCA perimeter advice, notably to startups and fintechs. Michael Lewis leverages his experience in UK regulatory law to advise on perimeter guidance, authorisations, product design and launch, governance and conduct compliance, regulatory capital, and operational resilience. Emma Radmore is also recommended.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Michael Lewis is incredibly knowledgeable with great experience. His advice is always meticulous in its detail and pragmatic and commercial in its approach.’
- ‘Emma Radmore, in particular, is exceptional—her resilience, sound regulatory knowledge, and critical thinking set her apart. She brings a calm, measured presence to complex matters and consistently offers well-judged, practical assessments. Emma’s prudent, thoughtful approach has been invaluable, especially in high-stakes or fast-evolving regulatory contexts. Compared to others in the market, the team distinguishes itself through its clarity, responsiveness, and ability to combine technical excellence with commercial awareness.’
Key clients
- AIG
- Atom Bank
Work highlights
Advised Lomond Group on the regulatory aspects of the acquisition of the multi-branch London estate and letting agency business of Kinleigh, Folkard and Hayward, and the FCA change in control approval.
Practice head
Michael Lewis
Other key lawyers
Nicola Walker; Harshil Patel; Duncan Scott; Emma Radmore