Financial Services: Payments Law - UK-wide
What the Team is Known For
Eversheds Sutherland's impressive size and scope enables the team to handle issues of every size and scale, including fintech regulations and a diverse range of other regulatory matters. It has notable experience advising on regulations affecting new and developing technological aspects of the market, including the Consumer Duty.
Strengths
"They are very knowledgeable and break down topics in a way to easily understand."
"They are very good on timing and replying promptly to our queries."
"The team displays specialist knowledge, a flexible and adaptable approach and awareness of industry sentiment."
Notable Practitioners
Richard Jones is head of the Eversheds payment services group and is recommended for his expertise with regard to payment issues concerning card issuers, banks and other financial institutions. He also advises on payment-related product launches. "Richard has good insight and strong commercial awareness."
Ruth Fairhurst is an esteemed legal director who has experience working in the FCA's payments department. Her clients include banks and she often advises on compliance and new product launches. "Ruth provides an excellent level of services and significant legal and sector knowledge, and she always adds value and intelligent strategy to any discussion. She is an invaluable asset." "Ruth is a great lawyer and is someone that can be trusted to provide pragmatic advice."
