Shoosmiths LLP‘s fintech regulatory practice combines financial services, data privacy, disputes, and emerging technology expertise. The team advises on payments, e-money, crypto, consumer finance, AI, and data protection for clients from start-ups to global enterprises. The regulatory team handles product structuring, FCA authorisations, and customer journey reviews in payments and consumer credit. Suzanne Taylor leads the regulatory team, advising on FCA compliance, product launches, and consumer law, working with consumer finance providers and telecoms platforms. Luke Stubbs co-heads the fintech service team and advises on commercial and strategic technology matters across financial services and payments. Daren Allen leads the practice’s contentious work, handling investigations, litigation, and enforcement actions, with recent mandates involving corporate governance, cyber breaches, and consumer duty compliance.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Suzanne Taylor - commercial, pragmatic, really personable and delivers an all-round great service.’

  • ‘The team has a strong, efficient structure, and communication is responded to quickly and clearly.’

Key clients

  • ABN Amro
  • Terra Payments Services (TerraPay)
  • Virgin Media O2

Work highlights

Acting for TerraPay, a global fintech provider, on strategic advice on contract terms and associated business structures (including navigating regulatory requirements).
Advising NewCo on the legal and regulatory requirements around cryptoasset exchange services, including management of cash, electronic and crypto payments.

Practice head

Suzanne Taylor; Luke Stubbs