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Addleshaw Goddard LLP

Consumer Finance

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Addleshaw Goddard LLP

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Please visit the Addleshaw Goddard website to find out more about our work in this area: 
https://www.addleshawgoddard.com/en/specialisms/financial-regulation/regulated-lending-banking/

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Consumer Finance - UK-wide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Addleshaw Goddard's highly regarded consumer finance team is well known for its advice on regulatory matters. It also undertakes work in data protection, mortgage and consumer credit matters on behalf of large retail banks and building societies. The team regularly advises on compliance issues associated with the development and launch of new products.

Work Highlights

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  • Addleshaw Goddard advised UK Finance on the reform of the Consumer Credit Act 1974, supporting conversations between UK Finance, HM Treasury and the Financial Conduct Authority.

Strengths

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  • Addleshaw Goddard is simply the go-to firm where specialist advice on financial services products is needed.

    Consumer Finance respondentUK
  • They have in-depth knowledge of the consumer credit and the consumer finance industry. They also provide excellent service levels and are very responsive.

    Consumer Finance respondentUK
  • The team are very knowledgeable, approachable and give comprehensive and clear advice. They understand our business well and so are able to tailor the advice to our needs.

    Consumer Finance respondentUK
  • The team are knowledgeable, approachable and give comprehensive and clear advice. The lawyers are able to balance technical legal advice with practicality and commercial reality.

    Consumer Finance respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Rosanna Bryant
    Band 1Rosanna Bryant

    Rosanna Bryant

    Rosanna Bryant is based in London and is head of Addleshaw Goddard's financial services regulation team. She regularly advises building societies, banks and other lenders on consumer finance matters, with a particular focus on mortgage regulation.

    • She is a subject-matter expert, extremely knowledgeable and market leading in this space.

      Consumer Finance respondentUK
    • She has a strong understanding of the balance between commercial and consumer considerations.

      Consumer Finance respondentUK
  • Band 2Clare Hughes
    Band 2Clare Hughes

    Clare Hughes

    Clare Hughes brings notable expertise in regulatory compliance in the consumer finance sector. She regularly acts for clients on a range of issues concerning credit cards, unsecured lending and retail banking products.

    • Clare provides very clear commercial advice that is tailored to our needs.

      Consumer Finance respondentUK
  • Up and ComingSophie Skelton
    Up and ComingSophie Skelton

    Sophie Skelton

    Sophie Skelton is a financial services expert who specialises in consumer finance. She stands especially recognised for her consumer credit work for banks and other lenders.

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