Shoosmiths LLP

Shoosmiths LLP fields a team with a strong record of acting in a diverse range of financial services regulatory matters, notably for banks, building societies and payment service providers — particularly in the automotive finance sector. The team is also a key contact for FCA supervisory activity, including information requests, skilled person reviews, and enforcement action. The department is co-led by Suzanne Taylor, who is a leading figure in consumer finance and a pipeline for clients seeking FCA support in regulatory compliance, consumer credit issues, contractual arrangements, and wider consumer law issues. Fellow co-head Wayne Gibbard is active in both automotive finance and wider financial services work, acting on behalf of motor finance clients on an array of supervisory matters, including enforcement action, skilled person reviews, and information requests.