The financial services sector is under pressure—from evolving regulation and digital disruption to shifting consumer expectations, ESG scrutiny and UK/EU regulatory divergence.  Whether you’re a mainstream lender, a fintech innovator, or a private equity house, the need for agile, commercially-minded legal support has never been greater.

At Shoosmiths our cross-disciplinary team brings deep sector fluency and real-world experience – many of the team have worked in-house at financial institutions. We advise on everything from regulatory compliance and enforcement risk to product development, portfolio restructuring and investment exits. Our clients include UK and international banks, asset managers, alternative lenders, and the finance arms of major corporates. We also support the wider ecosystem – intermediaries, investors, and professional services firms – across the full lifecycle of financial activity.