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Addleshaw Goddard LLP

Financial Services: Payments Law

UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide


Addleshaw Goddard LLP

Rankings

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Financial Services: Payments Law - UK-wide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Addleshaw Goddard is recognised for its payments expertise and for its experience of advising on issues across the payments spectrum. Its clients include banks, e-money groups and tech companies.

Work Highlights

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  • Addleshaw Goddard advised UK Finance in the development of a baseline multilateral framework agreement for commercial variable recurring payments.

Strengths

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  • The team has advanced knowledge, expertise and are able to communicate practical advice. The lawyers think outside of the box to create solutions and handle complex matters.

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  • The team has an in-depth understanding of the industry and the applicable regulations. The lawyers have strong credibility and track record, and are very experienced.

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  • The team has practical knowledge, commercial understanding and takes an innovative approach. It's a highly skilled team of lawyers who complement each other in experience and style.

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  • The firm delivers advice that is technically robust by the practical insights of experienced compliance lawyers. The team handles complex matters with confidence, precision and deep understanding.

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  • Addleshaw has a depth of regulatory expertise paired with practical business insights. The lawyers have strong organisation, a great understanding of the market and deep regulatory expertise.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1William James
    Band 1William James

    William James

    William James is extremely highly regarded for his command of payments law, and he frequently advises household-name banks and payments companies on regulatory issues.

    • William is very prominent in this space and he is very intelligent.

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    • William has a deep understanding of the industry paired with solid expertise. He is my go-to choice for complicated deals.

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    • William is absolutely preeminent in this space.

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  • Band 3Rebecca Hickman
    Band 3Rebecca Hickman

    Rebecca Hickman

    Rebecca Hickman has considerable experience representing clients including payment service companies and banks. She demonstrates notable regulatory expertise and has stand out knowledge in relation to open banking.

    • Rebecca is very knowledgeable in the financial and payment services regulatory space and has a strong understanding and knowledge of open banking and finance.

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    • Rebecca is recognised for her practical legal guidance and deep understanding of market dynamics.

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    • Rebecca is a highly capable and commercially astute lawyer with deep expertise in payment services regulation. She brings sound judgement, responsiveness and valuable insight.

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Ranked Individuals at Addleshaw Goddard LLP (2)

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